Patents Issued in May 17, 2016
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Patent number: 9340958Abstract: A mixing valve includes a cold water inlet, a hot water inlet, and an outlet, first and second flow control valves for controlling the flow of hot and cold water. Each of the first and second flow control valves include a valve inlet, first and second valve outlets communicating with the outlet, and a valve member assembly to control the flow of water through the first and second valve outlets. Each valve member assembly includes a first valve member configured to engage with a first valve seat and a second valve member configured to engage with a second, separate, valve seat. The first valve member is configured to be urged closed by water entering through the valve inlet and the second valve member is configured to be urged open by water entering through the valve inlet such that water exerts substantially no net force on the valve members.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2013Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: KOHLER MIRA LIMITEDInventor: Kevin T. Peel
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Patent number: 9340959Abstract: A plumbing fixture includes a body and a mixing valve within the body. The mixing valve includes a first linear actuator for controlling a first flow control valve within the mixing valve and a second linear actuator for controlling a second flow control valve within the mixing valve. A controller is located within the body and is configured to send control signals to control actuation of the linear actuators.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: KOHLER MIRA LIMITEDInventor: Kevin T. Peel
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Patent number: 9340960Abstract: A trap primer for a dual flush toilet includes a housing having a water inlet port and both first and second outlet ports with the first outlet port being in fluid communication with a toilet bowl and the second outlet port being in fluid communication with a toilet tank. A float is disposed in the toilet tank and subject up and down motion due to a change in the water level in the toilet tank and a seesaw disposed in the housing enables flow of water from the inlet port alternatively to the first and second outlet ports through an arm interconnected with the float.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2009Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Inventor: Hai Tao Xu
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Patent number: 9340961Abstract: A toilet system including a bowl and a tank configured to hold water and air and deliver water to the bowl. The tank includes a water inlet and outlet. A valve having a seal pivots between an open position and a closed position where the seal closes the outlet. A lever positioned outside of the tank pivots to push the valve out of the closed position and towards the open position such that the outlet is opened and water flows out of the tank into the bowl. The valve rotates to the open position as water flows from the tank until the weight of the seal causes the valve to pivot back to the closed position. A plunger extends into the tank and applies a force that pushes the valve away from the closed position to the open position.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2009Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Inventor: John O. Roeser
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Patent number: 9340962Abstract: An operating device of the present invention includes: an operating member configured to be rotationally moved according to a rotational operation performed by a user; a rotary shaft; and a drive unit disposed above a level of flush water within a flush water tank, and configured to displace a coupling member according to a rotational movement of the rotary shaft, the coupling member coupling the drive unit and a water discharge valve together, and capable of opening and closing the water discharge valve by means of its own displacement, wherein the drive unit comprises a rotation mechanism configured to be rotated at a radius of rotation greater than that of the rotary shaft, the drive unit being operable to roll up the coupling member along its own rotational direction.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2014Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: TOTO LTD.Inventors: Hideki Tanimoto, Koki Shinohara, Kenji Hatama
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Patent number: 9340963Abstract: A transportable restroom comprises a skid; a clean water tank and a waste water tank disposed on the skid, the clean water tank and said waste water tank being joined together to form a base; walls extending from the base including a door; roof supported by the walls; and a toilet disposed over the waste water tank.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2013Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Inventor: Bertram Y. Ito
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Patent number: 9340964Abstract: A toilet flange anchor provides a secure connection between a toilet flange and the floor when the hole in the floor about the flange is formed larger than the toilet flange itself. The toilet flange anchor includes first end that can be secured to the floor and a second end, adjustable in length, which can be secured to the toilet flange. The toilet flange anchor can be secured to the toilet flange with a screw and a T-nut, adjusted in length to allow the first end to reach the floor, the first end can then be attached to the floor with a screw and then the screw can be further tightened into the T-nut to form a secure connection between the toilet flange and the floor.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2013Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Inventor: Michael Stevens
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Patent number: 9340965Abstract: A storm water nutrient separating vault has a floatable filter basket therein for collecting debris entering the storm water filter vault which basket rises and falls with the water level in the vault. The floatable filter basket has a pair of swiveling trucks attached thereto. Each truck is supported on a generally vertical track mounted to a wall of the vault on one side of the vault's inlet and has a plurality of rollers riding in the track. The floatable filter basket can therefore swivel or tilt while rising or falling with the water level in the vault to maintain an opening in the nutrient collecting basket in front of the vault's inlet for capturing floating debris in the storm water entering the vault.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2013Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Inventor: Thomas H Happel
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Patent number: 9340966Abstract: The present invention contemplates a reinforced concrete beam comprising a longitudinally extending concrete beam including a plurality of I-beam receptacles spaced apart along the length thereof and wherein each of the I-beam receptacles has a depth and a width to accommodate an end of an I-beam having an upper and lower metal flange of about equal width and a central metal web connecting the flanges, and in the building a hard rubberlike elastomer spacer is disposed between the I-beam receptacles and an end of an I-beam. The beams further include one to three longitudinally extending metal rods disposed underneath the I-beam receptacles and surrounded by concrete.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2015Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Inventor: Naji M. A. M. Al-Failakawi
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Patent number: 9340967Abstract: Panels can join to form a structural module via slotting, abutment, and rotational symmetry. The slots allow for assembly without additional fastening. Modules can range in shape and size, while conforming to the interlocking configuration between the panels. Panels can be joined to form various structures with similar connective features. The panel's combinability via the slots makes possible many structural forms and re-configurable applications.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2014Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Inventor: Luke Daenen
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Patent number: 9340968Abstract: A high-strength ribbon loop anchor and cavity wall anchoring system employing the same is disclosed. The ribbon loop anchor is a wire formative construct that is cold-worked with the resultant body having substantially semicircular edges and flat surfaces therebetween. The edges are aligned to receive compressive forces transmitted from the facing wall. The ribbon loops hereof, when part of the anchoring system, interengage with the veneer tie and are dimensioned to preclude significant movement lateral with or normal to the inner wythe.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2014Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: Columbia Insurance CompanyInventors: Ronald P. Hohmann, Jr., Ronald P. Hohmann
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Patent number: 9340969Abstract: A slip dowel tube and elongate dowel are disclosed herein which allow for transverse and longitudinal movement of two adjacent concrete slabs and also limit vertical movement of the two concrete slabs. The slip dowel tube is housed within a sheath that provides a void to allow for transverse movement of the slip dowel tube when the first and second slabs move transversely with respect to each other. The elongate dowel is slidably disposed within the main tube to allow for longitudinal movement or movement which brings the two slabs closer to or further away from each other. This system also limits vertical movement between the two adjacent slabs.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2014Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: Shaw & Sons, Inc.Inventor: Ronald D. Shaw
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Patent number: 9340970Abstract: A laminated surface covering including a facing material made of vinyl and a backing material comprising a rubber component. The rubber component comprising at least a matrix of bonded rubber granules. A bonding material disposed between the facing material and the backing material. The facing material configured to melt at a temperature between 165° F. and 210° F. infiltrating the backing material thereby essentially encasing the rubber granules of the matrix and providing fire retardation and smoke suppression qualities.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: ECORE INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Arthur B. Dodge, III, John McFalls
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Patent number: 9340971Abstract: This invention provides a composition for thermal insulation, comprising magnesium oxychloride cement (MOC) and air-filled glass or ceramic beads, and a method of preparing said composition. The composition may further comprise one or more additives selected from the group consisting of titanium dioxide, fly ash, pigment, potassium dihydrogen phosphate (KH2PO4) and sodium dihydrogen phosphate (NaH2PO4).Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2013Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: NANO AND ADVANCED MATERIALS INSTITUTE LIMITEDInventors: Zongjin Li, Biwan Xu, Ye Tian, Honggang Zhu
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Patent number: 9340972Abstract: A building system comprising: a building panel comprising first and second outer sheet members, an inner sheet member disposed between the first and second outer sheet members, and solid insulating material disposed between the first and second outer sheet members and the inner sheet member; a first track member, the first track member and the building panel being arranged such that the panel is engagable along a first side with the first track member and the first track member is connectable to the first and second outer sheet members; a second track member, the second track member and the building panel being arranged such that the panel is engagable along a second side with the second track member and the second track member is connectable to the first and second outer sheet members and the inner sheet member.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2014Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: FBM LICENCE LIMITEDInventor: Kubashen Jerome Naidoo
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Patent number: 9340973Abstract: An assembly for a structure comprises a support and a panel. The panel may be a glass panel. The assembly further comprises a structural adhesive, which couples the panel to the support. The structural adhesive may comprise a silicone. The structural adhesive h a first coupling surface facing the support and a second coupling surface spaced from the first coupling surface and facing the interior surface of the panel. The structural adhesive has a substantially right-trapezoidal cross-section, which is oriented in a certain direction relative to the panel and the support. The first coupling surface is sloped relative to the second coupling surface of the structural adhesive thereby reducing stress in the assembly due to environmental load subjected on the structure, such as wind load. Other supports and assemblies are also provided. The assembly may be used to form curtain walls, window walls, sky-lights, etc.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2012Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignees: DOW CORNING CORPORATION, CURTAIN WALL DESIGN AND CONSULTING, INC.Inventors: Lawrence Donald Carbary, Charles Dunaway Clift
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Patent number: 9340974Abstract: Floor panels are shown, which are provided with a mechanical locking system comprising tongue and grooves provided with protrusions and cavities which are displaceable in relation to each other and configured such that the protrusions can obtain a vertically unlocked position where they match the cavities and a vertically locked position where the protrusions overlap each other.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2013Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: VALINGE INNOVATION ABInventors: Darko Pervan, Niclas Håkansson, Mattias Sjöstrand, Christian Boo, Agne Pålsson
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Patent number: 9340975Abstract: Disclosed is a method of casting in-situ a ferrocement ribbed slab with a spliced rack and a suspended formwork. The method comprises the following specific steps: step 1: machining at a plant a transverse plane truss girder, an incomplete longitudinal plane truss girder and an incomplete longitudinal plane truss; step 2: making a bottom formwork; step 3: splicing and constructing an on-site truss in a grid shape; step 4: suspending the bottom formwork; step 5: laying reinforcing mesh pieces; and step 6: performing in-situ casting. In the present method of casting in-situ a ferrocement ribbed slab with a spliced rack and a suspended formwork, the interspaced rack becomes a spliced rack and is applied to in-situ casting of floor slabs, such that a ferrocement ribbed slab is directly cast on site, and is cast as one with beams and columns, enabling the range of use of ferrocement ribbed slabs to be extended to the floor slabs of various buildings.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2012Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: Kunshan Ecological Building Technology Co., Ltd.Inventor: Chun Liu
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Patent number: 9340976Abstract: A modular ceiling comprising first and second main runners defining an upper surface and a lower surface, the upper surface defining a longitudinal retaining cavity along the first main runner and two grooves disposed parallel to and, respectively, on each side from the longitudinal retaining cavity; a cross member installable at an angle from the main runners and adapted to connect the first main runner with the second main runner, the cross member being secured to the main runners by a cross member fastener having a cross runner anchor adapted to engage the groove defined in main runners; and a panel adapted to be disposed between main runners and being supported, at least in part, by main runners.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2008Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignees: LES PLAFONDS EMBASSY INC., EMBASSY CEILING INC.Inventor: Patrick Labonté
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Patent number: 9340977Abstract: A construction system for joist girders, includes a pair of opposing bi-planar sheets of structural material, each bi-planar sheet having two alternating series of vertical segments, each segment of the series, in horizontal cross-section, defining a planar base parallel to a base of a successive vertical segment of the alternating series of vertical segments, the bases of each segment of the series integrally connected to each other by sidewalls. Respectively upper and lower horizontal track members define in transverse cross-section, a substantially U-shaped geometry, each track member open-ended for horizontally enclosing and securing an upper edge of each bi-planar sheet of the pair of bi-planar sheets. Several vertical tubular members define, in transverse cross-section, a geometry of a rectangle, said tubular members disposed between the pair of bi-planar sheets and nested within corrugated thereof.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2015Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Inventor: Lakdas Nanayakkara
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Patent number: 9340978Abstract: Provided herein are connectors for use in assembling reinforced concrete structures, as well as methods of assembly using the connectors. In one embodiment, the connectors and methods provide for secure and easy connection to the butt end of any rebar rod, as well as attachment of an opposite end to another metal structure. For example, a butt portion of a connector slides over the butt portion of a rebar rod, and can include one or more sidewall openings to allow welding onto rebar that is enclosed within the butt portion of the connector. The opposite second end can include a faceplate for attaching a weld plate, thus permitting a series of connections using connectors and weld plates, among other things. The connectors provide selected properties that differ from the rebar, welds, and weld plates, such as stretch, yield strength, ultimate strength, and transfer of stress and vibration, among other things.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2012Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: Lehigh UniversityInventor: Clay Naito
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Patent number: 9340979Abstract: A roof covering element (a tile-like sheet) equipped with embossments according to the present invention characterizes in that the surface of the lower edge (2) of the roof covering element (1) has at least one embossment (3) done downwards and inwards in relation to the roof covering element (1) with an assembling hole (4) prepared centrally. A bottom of that embossment (3) is at zero or acute angle with the surface of the lower edge (2). The surface of the upper edge (5) of the roof covering element (1) has at least one embossment (6) done downwards and inwards in relation to the covering element (1) with an assembling hole (7) prepared centrally. A bottom of that embossment (6), preferably of circular shape, is at zero or acute angle with the surface of the upper edge (5).Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2013Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: BOGDAN WIECEK BUDMATInventor: Andrzej Chabowski
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Patent number: 9340980Abstract: A gutter wedge with improved performance comprising an attachment member and a support member is disclosed. The support member and the attachment member may comprise indentations that are capable of being nested. The configuration of the support member and the attachment member provide additional strength and stability with respect to known gutter wedges.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2013Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: Senox CorporationInventor: Arnold Bruce Walters
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Patent number: 9340981Abstract: A snow removal assembly for removing snow from a roof includes a building structured to have a roof. A rod is provided. The rod may be gripped by a user when the user is standing on the roof of the building. A block is coupled to the rod. The block may be urged through snow on the roof of the building. A pair of wings is movably coupled to the block. The wings are retained in a stored position when the block is urged through the snow in a first direction. The wings do not disturb the snow. The wings are retained in a deployed position when the block is urged through the snow in a second direction. The wings urge the snow off of the roof.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2014Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Inventor: James Cyrus Gardner
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Patent number: 9340982Abstract: A tile having a contrast pattern intermixed with a portion of a background pattern. The contrast pattern is positioned proximate a selected corner of the tile and has a contrast color different than the colors of the background pattern. Within a surface covering, the rotational position of the tile can be varied to thereby achieve a desired visual appearance with respect to the contrast patterns of adjacent tiles.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2014Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: Columbia Insurance CompanyInventor: Pamela Managan Rainey
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Patent number: 9340983Abstract: An entrance floor system is provided. The entrance floor system includes a base mat and a plate. The base mat has opposing bottom and top surfaces. The bottom surface of the base mat is configured to rest on a floor surface. The plate has opposing bottom and top surfaces. The bottom surface of the plate is configured to rest on the top surface of the base mat. The top surface of the plate has a border region and a non-border region. The non-border region is substantially parallel with the bottom surface of the plate and the non-border region has a pattern machined therein. The pattern includes a plurality of slots. At least one slot is configured to receive fluid and debris. The top surface of the plate in the border region includes a transition from the floor surface to the non-border region of the top surface of the plate.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2013Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: E.M.E.H., INC.Inventors: Jeff Gmitro, Matthew Umbriac, Charlie Brown
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Patent number: 9340984Abstract: Disclosed is a new type of two-ply solid hybrid wood flooring system that utilizes an improved, more dimensional and stable solid wood backing layer or foundation with continuous solid structural edge beams made out of many small pieces of finger jointed solid wood strips and bonded together in such a way which eliminates waste of raw material, uses less adhesive and yields the maximum structural stability. The present invention combines the dimensional stability characteristics of a traditional perpendicular-grain engineered flooring product with the benefit of the thickness of the traditional solid wood flooring.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2013Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Inventor: Alan Lun Chou
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Patent number: 9340985Abstract: A method for creating a parquet flooring is disclosed where scrap slats of wood from a woodworking manufacturing operation are collected and cut into blocks of a uniform length. The blocks are then arranged into tiles having a staggered pattern. The parquet tiles are then interlocking together by rotating one of the tiles into a complimentary pattern to create a flooring.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2015Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: Parquet By DianInventor: Anatoli Efros
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Patent number: 9340986Abstract: A multi spacing decking tool allows comprising an elongated planar body provided with a plurality of spacers which have V-shaped teeth allows the installer to achieve the even gaps between decking planks and boards by accommodating up to six decking boards at a time, cutting the time it takes to achieve the gaps between boards. The V-shaped teeth enable the gauge to smoothly slot in between each plank or board and will set the same even gap throughout the work surface. The multi spacing decking tool allows the installer to achieve a faster installation of the decking boards.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2014Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Inventor: John Hamilton
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Patent number: 9340987Abstract: A ride is formed comprising a channel forming a closed loop. The channel is able to receive water. Wave forming means are provided operable to create a wave, when the channel contains water, such that the wave will progress around the channel. The wave is of sufficient size to enable aquatic pastimes to be performed on the wave.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2014Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Inventor: Stephen Francis Smythe
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Patent number: 9340988Abstract: A pool drain cover includes a center hub which can be rotated with respect to an outer portion. A twisting of the center hub causes multiple (e.g., three or more) engagement arm assemblies to extend such that their distal ends engage the inner surface of a pool drain pipe, thereby holding the pool drain cover in place. The distal ends of the engagement arms may be provided with an anti-slip coating such as, for example, vinyl, rubber, etc., and/or an anti-slip finish. Alternatively, a metal (e.g., stainless steel) tab extending from the distal end of each of the engagement arm assemblies can be provided. The engagement arm assemblies can be released by twisting the center hub in the opposite direction, thereby permitting the pool drain cover to be removed.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2012Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Inventor: Mick George Lyristakis
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Patent number: 9340989Abstract: A lightweight insulating spa cover for a heated spa with an open top, the spa cover constructed with a substantially rigid perimeter frame with a plurality of cross supports in the form of tension bands that encompass the frame in a crisscross pattern to form a support for an outer casing that encases the frame with the outer casing being fabricated of a breathable weatherproof fabric that is stretched over a layer of reflective bubble wrap material that provides a cushion and added insulation for the hollow lightweight cover.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2012Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Inventor: Jess E. Tudor
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Patent number: 9340990Abstract: A guardrail post includes a post body, a first sleeve secured to the post body, a locking mechanism, a second sleeve, a slider, a first fastener, a limiting seal cover, and a first hanging rod. The locking mechanism includes a locking tube, a locking sleeve, and four clamping pieces. The second sleeve extends into the locking sleeve. The slider slidably is received in the second sleeve. The limiting seal cover is positioned on the second sleeve. The first hanging rod extends into the limiting seal cover. The locking tube extends into the first sleeve and defines four first through holes, the locking sleeve is sleeved on the locking tube. The four clamping pieces are respectively positioned in the four first through holes, the locking sleeve resists the four clamping pieces inwardly. The first fastener rotatably connects the locking tube with the first hanging rod.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2015Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: Guangdong Kin Long Hardware Products Co., Ltd.Inventor: Baokun Bai
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Patent number: 9340991Abstract: The present invention comprises an anchored support to buttress a column, comprising at least one rigid member configured to be coupled to at least one section of a column; and at least an additional rigid member configured to be detachably coupled to the at least one rigid member and configured to be positioned at least partially within a supportive medium, wherein the at least an additional rigid member comprises a structure configured to prevent rotation of the at least an additional member.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2014Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Inventor: Michael Shaun Yandell
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Patent number: 9340992Abstract: The present invention is provided with a collapsible mechanism at the top of a collapsible tent, which comprises a top base and at least two sets of supporting pole sets. The top base comprises an upper pivot base, a lower pivot base and a vertical pole to fix the upper pivot base and the lower pivot base; at least two sets of supporting pole sets are connected to the top base and arranged annularly; each of the supporting pole set comprises a sub-pole, a connecting base and a supporting pole, a first end of the sub-pole is pivot joint with the lower pivot base, a second end of the sub-pole is pivot joint with the supporting pole, the connecting base is pivot joint with the upper pivot base, the connecting base is slidably connected to the sub-pole and form a flexible structure.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2014Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: Xiamen Roadzup Outdoor Products Co., Ltd.Inventor: Changjiu Huang
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Patent number: 9340993Abstract: A self-bracing shelter includes a frame and a skin. First and second subframes are arranged in vertical planes, each including first and second feet and a central portion. A ridge beam extends axially between the first and second subframes and includes opposite first and second ends that extend axially beyond the first and second subframes, respectively, such that the opposite ends of the beam are located outside a footprint of a planform defined by the feet of the subframes. A first pair of outer tension members is connected between the first end of the beam and the first subframe on opposite sides of the beam. A second pair of outer tension members is connected between the second end of the beam and the second subframe on opposite sides of the beam.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2015Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: HDT Expeditionary Systems, Inc.Inventor: David C. Cronk
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Patent number: 9340994Abstract: A portable shelter with low emissivity is provided for sheltering materials or human occupants at a remote location. The shelter has a flexible, multi-layer cover, including a vinyl material, reflective material located inside and immediately adjacent to the vinyl material, and insulation material located inside the reflective material. The low-? vinyl cover is lightweight and thermally efficient. The shelter may be adapted for use with interior-climate control equipment at the remote location.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2012Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: Alaska Structures, Inc.Inventors: Richard W. Hotes, Michael Vesper
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Patent number: 9340995Abstract: A retractable eave structure of a foldable tent includes a pole assembly having a first end and an opposing second end. The pole assembly first end is pivotally coupled to a hub for pivotal movement between an open state and a folded state of the foldable tent. The pole assembly is retractable such that a length between the first and second ends is adjustable between the open and folded states of the foldable tent. An eave portion of the foldable tent is constructed of tent fabric and fixedly attached to and extends from a main portion of the foldable tent. The eave portion includes an outer perimeter having a housing portion. The outer end of the pole assembly is fixed within the housing portion such that in the open state the pole assembly is extended and the eave portion is substantially taut.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2013Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Inventor: Ki Ho Jin
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Patent number: 9340996Abstract: Adjustable strike plate assemblies and systems and methods including the same are disclosed herein. The assemblies include a cover plate that defines a lock-facing side, an opposed striker-facing side, and a striker opening. The assemblies further include a striker that defines a bolt receptacle that is sized to receive a bolt of a lock. The bolt receptacle is aligned within the striker opening to define a bolt-receiving portion of the strike plate assembly. The assemblies further include an alignment structure that aligns the striker with the cover plate to define a plurality of orientations of the bolt receptacle relative to the striker opening. In operation, the striker-facing side of the cover plate generally faces toward the striker and the alignment structure. The assemblies further include a fastening structure that selectively retains the bolt receptacle in a selected orientation of the plurality of orientations.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2013Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventor: James Burton Nelson
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Patent number: 9340997Abstract: Lock mounting assemblies are disclosed for storing and mounting a locking apparatus to a transportation device. The mounting assemblies include one or more straps or connectors for securing the mounting assembly to the transportation device. The mounting assemblies having a structure to securely retain the locking apparatus on the transportation device and provide easy access to and release of the locking apparatus from the mounting assembly.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2013Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: Ingersoll-Rand CompanyInventors: Robert David Zuraski, Daniel Hugh Kindstrand, David Bruce Miller, Alison Jane Donlan, Donald H. Warren, Michael Tintsman, John D. Fiegener, Caitlin A. Thompson, Gregory R. Meyer, Thomas Anthony Gernetzke, William J. Vespa, Matthew Richard Gill, William Liteplo
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Patent number: 9340998Abstract: A lock assembly is disclosed to lock a moveable structure to a fixed structure. The lock assembly includes an electric actuator operable to move a locking lug between first and second axial positions to correspond with a locked and unlocked configuration of the lock assembly. A resilient member can couple the locking lug to the electric actuator and drive the locking lug between the first and second positions.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2014Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: Schlage Lock Company LLCInventors: Vijayakumar Mani, Prem Ratan Mohan Ram, Abdul Khadar Jailani Mannanayak
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Patent number: 9340999Abstract: A manually driven electronic deadbolt assembly configured with an electromechanical coupling mechanism to selectively couple a manually operable bezel to a torque blade for operation of a deadbolt mechanism. The electro-mechanical coupling mechanism is configured such that in a locked condition the manually operable bezel is drivably decoupled from the torque blade, such that the manually operable bezel is free-spinning when rotated so as to be rendered incapable of rotating the torque blade to operate the deadbolt mechanism. Also, the electro-mechanical coupling mechanism is configured to drivably couple the manually operable bezel to the torque blade when a valid code is input to a code input mechanism to facilitate the unlocked condition, such that a rotation of the manually operable bezel effects a rotation of the torque blade to operate the deadbolt mechanism.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2012Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: Kwikset CorporationInventor: Oscar Romero
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Patent number: 9341000Abstract: A panic lock for building into a door (2) or similar, either as a left lock or a right lock, characterized in that the same lock can be converted to function either as a left lock or a right lock, depending on the desired application, by means of a switching mechanism (29) that is operated by turning the latch bolt (9).Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2013Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Inventor: Remi Emiel Van Parys
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Patent number: 9341001Abstract: An inventory control system comprising a dispensing module; a horizontal blocking bar proximate the front portion of the dispensing module; a dispensing module sliding base comprising having a roll pin affixed thereto, and a right side wall having a roll pin affixed thereto; a left rocker arm and a right rocker arm each having a slot; and wherein the roll pin of the left side wall passes through the slot of the left rocker arm and the roll pin of the right side wall passes through the slot of the right rocker arm.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2013Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Inventor: Robert Baptiste
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Patent number: 9341002Abstract: The present invention relates to a locking system (1) for locking of compartments or boxes including containers to which the access mainly consists of double doors or gates A, B, where the locking system (1) comprises a bar (2), which at one end is fitted with a primarily cylindrical shaft (3) around which the bar (2) can be rotated horizontally and which at the opposite end is fitted with an angled lock cover (12). The locking system (1) further comprises a fitting (4) that can be fitted in gate A, and which can partially enclose the cylindrical shaft (3). The locking system further comprises a fitting (11) that can be fitted in the second gate B, and which covers a lock (22) on four sides and onto which the lock cover (12) can be locked. By using this invention, e.g. containers can be locked effectively and safely.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2013Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: Mavako ApSInventor: Martin Kongshammer
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Patent number: 9341003Abstract: Illustrative embodiment of latches for storage cases are disclosed. In one illustrative embodiment, a latch may comprise a first component coupled to a first tab extending from a case, where the first component includes a plurality of first engagement sections and each of the plurality of first engagement sections has a first aperture formed therein, a second component including a plurality of second engagement sections, where each of the plurality of second engagement sections has a second aperture formed therein and each of the plurality of first engagement sections is engaged with one of the plurality of second engagement sections such that the first and second apertures are aligned along a common axis, and a hinge pin positioned through the first and second apertures, such that the second component is pivotable about the common axis.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2014Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: Ingersoll-Rand CompanyInventors: Sean C. Ely, Jefferey C. Yaschur
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Patent number: 9341004Abstract: The invention relates to a dual use cycle accessory which may adopt a first folded configuration in which it forms a mudguard and a second unfolded configuration in which is comprises tow free ends (101, 201) which may be locked together to form a locked loop suitable for locking a cycle, preferably a bicycle, to a stationary object.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2012Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Inventor: Patrick Elson
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Patent number: 9341005Abstract: The invention relates to a handle device for a lock unit (7) of a vehicle, comprising a handle part (10) which is movably mounted relative to a door (5) of the vehicle, a locking unit (40) for preventing unintentional opening of the door (5) caused by accelerations acting upon the handle part (10), especially accelerations such as they act upon the vehicle during a crash, the locking unit (40) being displaceable between a locking position (1) and a release position (2), and a movement of the handle part (10) being enabled in the release position (2) and a movement of the handle part (10) being disabled in the locking position (1). The invention is characterized in that an actuating unit (50) is actively connected to the locking unit (40) such that the locking unit (40) can be brought from the locking position (1) into the release position (2) when the actuating unit (50) is activated.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2010Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: HUF HULSBECK & FURST GMBH & CO.Inventors: Dirk Müller, Mario Christensen, Stefan Mönig, Christof Brauner, Martin Witte, Norbert Heller
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Patent number: 9341006Abstract: A polymeric sash lock including a housing slideably received by a base, the housing defining a pair of rail channels and a cam positioned within the housing. A pair of rails are opposingly mounted on the base for engaging separate rail channels. The base also includes first and second resilient ears mounted in opposing relation along the base for frictionally engaging said housing. A method of locking a window sash is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2013Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Inventor: Barry G. Lawrence
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Patent number: 9341007Abstract: The main features of the structure improvement of attraction plate of electromagnetic doorlock, comprises a positioning assembly positioned on a mounted body at the position close to both ends of the attraction plate, an attraction surface having a recessed portion below the horizontal plane of 0.06 mm to 0.26 mm at a central region thereof, and the recessed portion extending towards both ends to form an arc surface, so that a concave-arc surface is formed with both ends lower than the central region. The present invention uses the concave arc design of the attraction surface to maintain the normal current of the electric magnet while the attraction plate is pulled by the curved internal stress structure for saving energy and enhancing the security access control.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2014Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Inventor: Yi-Fan Liao