Patents Issued in July 28, 2016
  • Publication number: 20160215476
    Abstract: A deployment apparatus for deploying an object to a sea floor is disclosed. The deployment apparatus comprises a body and an attachment part mounted to the body for releasably attaching an object to the apparatus. Thrusters provide thrust to transport the apparatus having an object attached thereto, and inflatable tanks mounted to the body have adjustable buoyancy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2014
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Applicant: Soil Machine Dynamics Limited
    Inventor: John Graeme Walker
  • Publication number: 20160215477
    Abstract: A post-treatment, device mounting frame (20) on which an exhaust gas post-treatment device (13) is mounted is constituted by a front mounting leg (21), a rear mounting leg (24), and a deck (27) connecting the front and rear mounting legs (21) and (24) to each other. A vertical leg part (22) of the front mounting leg (21) is mounted on a front vertical leg part mounting plate (5F) of a right front extension beam (5E2). A lateral leg part (23) of the front mounting leg (21) is mounted on a front lateral leg part mounting plate (5M) of a right front engine support bracket (5K). A vertical leg part (25) of the rear mounting leg (24) is mounted on a rear vertical leg part mounting plate (5G) of a right rear extension beam (5E3). A lateral leg part (26) of the rear mounting leg (24) is mounted on a rear lateral leg part mounting plate (5N) of a right rear engine support bracket (5L). Therefore, the post-treatment device mounting frame (20) is firmly mounted in a state of four-point support on a revolving frame (5).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2015
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Hiroshi KUMAGAI, Kazuhiko MIZOGUCHI, Masao NAKAMURA, Hideto ISHIBASHI
  • Publication number: 20160215478
    Abstract: In a backhoe that is a construction machine in which a swash plate angle of a variable capacity hydraulic pump driven by an engine is controlled based on a difference between an actual engine speed of the engine and a target engine speed calculated from an accelerator position, the engine is controlled through isochronous control when the actual engine speed of the engine is equal to or higher than a maximum torque engine speed with which a maximum torque of the engine is able to be output, and the engine is controlled through droop control when the actual engine speed of the engine is lower than the maximum torque engine speed with which the maximum torque of the engine is able to be output.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2014
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Applicant: Yanmar Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Mitsuhiro NAKAGAKI, Takayuki SHIROUZU, Katashi TANAKA
  • Publication number: 20160215479
    Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to operate an engine in a proper operation state while keeping the remaining amount in an electrical storage apparatus within a proper range. Hybrid construction machinery according to the present invention is provided with a controller for controlling an engine according to a governor characteristic having a predetermined inclination that defines a relationship between load torque and rotational speed so that the rotational speed decreases with an increase in the load torque.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2014
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Shinji ISHIHARA, Masatoshi HOSHINO
  • Publication number: 20160215480
    Abstract: To provide a work machine that can suppress a steep fluctuation in engine power.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2014
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Shinji ISHIHARA, Masatoshi HOSHINO, Hiroshi SAKAMOTO, Hidetoshi SATAKE
  • Publication number: 20160215481
    Abstract: A control system for a hybrid construction machine includes first and second main pumps for supplying working oil, a boom cylinder extending by supply of the working oil to a piston-side chamber and raising a boom and contracting by discharge of the working oil from the piston-side chamber and lowering the boom, a regenerative spool valve controlled by a pressure of pilot pressure oil and adjusting a flow rate of the working oil discharged from the piston-side chamber, a regenerative motor for regeneration rotating by the working oil discharged from the piston-side chamber, a rotary electric machine connected to the regenerative motor, and a failsafe switching valve switching with a pressure of a regenerative passage between the regenerative control spool valve and the regenerative motor as a pilot pressure and lowering the pressure of the pilot pressure oil to the regenerative control spool valve so that a flow rate of the working oil discharged from the piston-side chamber is narrowed if the pressure of the
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2014
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Applicant: KYB Corporation
    Inventors: Haruhiko KAWASAKI, Masahiro EGAWA
  • Publication number: 20160215482
    Abstract: A faucet including a spring spout supporting a spout nest, and a sprayhead releasably coupled to the spout nest. A docking cradle is supported by the spout base and is configured to releasably couple to the spout nest. The faucet may include a capacitive sensor operably coupled to the spring spout by at least one capacitive coupling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2016
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Terrence Lee Fourman, Jeffrey Lee Moore, Kyle Robert Davidson, Randy L. Schneider, II, Joel D. Sawaski, Alfred Charles Nelson
  • Publication number: 20160215483
    Abstract: A treatment device for a drain is presented to reduce at least one of odor, insect, uric acid, and grease and oil problems. The treatment comprises a dispenser that is configured to couple a stem from a drain extending into a drain pipe. At least a portion of the dispenser is composed of the active agent and thereby dispenses the active agent. The active agent includes at least one of an insecticide, a deodorant, uric acid-consuming bacteria, and an enzyme that digests grease and oil. Thus, problems associated with drains are substantially reduced using the treatment device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2016
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventor: Frank Landon
  • Publication number: 20160215484
    Abstract: An apparatus for use with a sink having a basin. The apparatus includes a plurality of interconnected panels for positioning on a top surface of the sink. The plurality of interconnected panels are configured to be positionable in a first position to cover the sink basin and a second position for storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2016
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventor: Janna Williams
  • Publication number: 20160215485
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a base defining an opening. A body is coupled to the base. The body defines a plurality of holes and includes a circumferential ring coupled to a first side of the body. The body further includes an outwardly extending flange sized and configured to be received within the circumferential ring. The body is configured to be positioned in an extended configuration and a collapsed configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2015
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Applicant: POLDER HOUSEWARES, INC.
    Inventors: George Calvin SCOTT, Roberto PEDROS, Kerry COOPER
  • Publication number: 20160215486
    Abstract: Drain chain systems can include a cap connected to a chain with an intermediate segment that is configured to pass between a plug and a surface of a tub or sink. The cap can be connected to a suction cup for attaching the system to the surface of the tub or sink. The intermediate segment is sized and shaped to prevent it from causing any substantial interference with the plug or plug sealing functionality. A ring can also be used, rather than the cap and suction cup, to position a chain within a drain. The ring can be positioned below the plug, so as to not interfere with the plug or plug sealing functionality at all. Small diameter caps and hooks can also be used to secure the chain within a drain, extending down from a drain cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2016
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Gifford L. Briggs, Jennifer Briggs
  • Publication number: 20160215487
    Abstract: A triangular-shaped plunger head has a construction to make a sealing contact with a triangular-shaped toilet drain hole. The plunger head includes a triangular-shaped bottom wall and a triangular-shaped bottom edge that has three rounded corners and three straight sides, one side extending between a different pair of rounded corners. A triangular-shaped lip is formed around an opening through the bottom wall. The triangular-shaped lip includes three rounded corners and three straight sides, one side extending between a different pair of rounded corners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2016
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventor: Robert Ginther
  • Publication number: 20160215488
    Abstract: Embodiments for water tight sink seals and methods of use are disclosed. The sealer material is formed from extruded closed-cell neoprene or other suitable material and has a flat base bearing a layer of pre-applied adhesive. A strip of the sealing material can be applied as a single length to form an instant sink seal once the sink is clamped. The seals and method of using are suitable for top mounted sinks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2015
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventor: Erik Peter Tynik
  • Publication number: 20160215489
    Abstract: The present invention provides a nozzle assembly for a bidet, the nozzle assembly comprising: a nozzle unit which moves along a curved line and comprises a water supply hose connected to a water supply source; and a driving unit having a winding member for rotating/driving such that the length of extension of the nozzle unit is adjusted, the driving unit guaranteeing that the nozzle unit moves along a curved line, where the length of extension of the nozzle unit is adjusted in multiple steps, and the withdrawing rotation angle, by which the winding member rotates in order to change the length of extension of the nozzle unit from one of the steps to the adjacent upper step, is different in each step. The length of extension of the nozzle unit can be adjusted such that the interval of water ejection positions is constant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2014
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: YOUNG-PYO KIM, SUNG-WORL JIN, DA-WOON JUNG, HEE-JU KANG
  • Publication number: 20160215490
    Abstract: A urinal mat (10) comprises a mat of plastics material (12) and a block containing bacterial material, the block being held in a fixed position relative to the mat of plastics material, a water impermeable cover (26, 28) extending over sides and an upper surface of the block containing bacterial material, the urinal mat further having a lower surface below the block containing bacterial material, the lower surface having one or more apertures (42) therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2016
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventor: Joel Vivian Keune
  • Publication number: 20160215491
    Abstract: The present invention provides for a novel balcony, a kit and a method of attaching a balcony to a building or existing construction. One aspect of the invention provides a balcony for attachment to an existing construction, the existing construction have a plurality of stubs fitted thereto, each stub having a first engagement portion, the balcony having a plurality of second engagement portions on one side of the balcony wherein the first and second engagement portions are arranged to engage with each other so as to cause the weight of the balcony to be supported by the existing construction and the balcony to be securely attached to the construction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2014
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Nick Haughton, Tristan Parsons
  • Publication number: 20160215492
    Abstract: A beam-to-column joint includes a beam having first and second longitudinal ends and a column including a bottom end and a top end. A panel zone is located adjacent to the first end of the beam, and the top end of the column is attached to the panel zone. The panel zone includes a yielding member and reinforcing structure at least partially bounding the yielding member, the reinforcing structure being configured to concentrate stresses to within the yielding member. The panel zone is configured to resolve external lateral forces on the beam and column into shear force in the yielding member so that the yielding member will fail prior to failure of the beam and column.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2015
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventor: Jesse Karns
  • Publication number: 20160215493
    Abstract: The disclosed subject matter pertains to an artificial panel including a spaced apart first wall and second wall. Each of the walls has an inside surface and an outside surface, and at least one fastener location configured at an outside surface of the at least one of the first wall and the second wall of the panel. The fastener location is configured for receiving therethrough a fastener and where one or more ribs extend between the first wall and the second wall, along at least a portion of the panel, the fastener location being indicative of the location thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2014
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Yigal STEINER, Avi ASKOFI
  • Publication number: 20160215494
    Abstract: A track for a wall construction for use in building construction is disclosed. Embodiments can include a track having a plurality of bendable tabs that can be manipulated to grip or release wall studs to prevent lateral or side to side movement of the studs. Embodiments can include tracks which incorporate various geometries capable of receiving fire-retardant material, including but not limited to intumescent material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2016
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventor: Donald A. Pilz
  • Publication number: 20160215495
    Abstract: Provided is a high-performance sliding seismic isolation device with a slider that realizes a contact pressure of 60 MPa. The device includes an upper shoe 1 and a lower shoe (2) having sliding surfaces 1a and 2a with curvatures, respectively; and a columnar steel slider (7) disposed between the upper shoe (1) and the lower shoe (2), the slider having an upper surface 4a and a lower surface 4b that are in contact with the upper and lower shoes, respectively, and have curvatures. The upper surface 4a and the lower surface 4b of the slider (7) have double-woven fabric layers (5) and (6), respectively, each double-woven fabric layer containing PTFE fibers and fibers with higher tensile strength than that of the PTFE fibers, and the PTFE fibers being arranged on the sides of the sliding surfaces 1a and 2a of the upper shoe (1) and the lower shoe (2).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2014
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Applicants: NIPPON STEEL & SUMIKIN ENGINEERING CO., LTD., TORAY INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Hideji Nakamura, Koji Nishimoto, Yuki Ninomiya, Hiroshi Tsuchikura, Koji Sugano
  • Publication number: 20160215496
    Abstract: A stair system with freedom of movement between landings associated therewith includes a connection system configured to connect stairs to a landing associated with a construction, wherein the connection system structurally supports the stairs for safe egress over the stairs while concurrently supporting movement between the landing and a second landing associated with the construction by the stairs in at least one dimension, and wherein the movement supports inter-story drift between the landing and the second landing and removes some force translation between the landing and the second landing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2016
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Applicant: EMEH, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan I. CHARLES, Roger W. BARR, Kevin W. SMITH, Anthony J. PEACHEY, Timothy A. FISHER, Harold Dale MATHIAS, Justin Eugene MOON, Gabriel Patrick BLASI
  • Publication number: 20160215497
    Abstract: A wall system for improved water drainage, and diminished probability of occurrence of mold, mildew and rot formation behind cladding attached to the wall system. The wall system is generally material agnostic, and may be used as an interface between a structural-wall sheathing (including house wraps, gage-metal framing, and felt), and exterior-façade materials, including, but not necessarily limited to: faux masonry, faux stone, mortar, stucco, and other aesthetic or exterior-façade materials. The following disclosure is also directed to systems and methods of attaching faux stone to a wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2015
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Applicant: Evolve Manufacturing, LLC
    Inventors: Gregory Fritz, George Fritz, Joseph Bohm
  • Publication number: 20160215498
    Abstract: A movable enclosure is configured to selectively enclose an area. The enclosure includes at least one side wall and an end wall attached thereto. The side wall comprises a number of individual panels that are independently movable along a track secured to the ground. The panels are selectively collapsible such that they may travel along the track and overlap one another when in a collapsed or stowed position. The enclosure may be configured in any number of intermediate positions wherein the panels are partially collapsed. Roof panels may be attached to the side walls for movement therewith, or alternatively, the roof panels may operate independent of the side walls to extend and retract between an open and collapsed configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2015
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Kent Harry Forsland, Michael Dennis Peters
  • Publication number: 20160215499
    Abstract: A punch assembly for creating clean holes in a wallboard sheet having at least one surface with a face paper layer. The punch assembly includes a frame having a lower assembly configured to support the wallboard sheet, a plate on an upper frame assembly being reciprocable relative to the at least one surface of the wallboard sheet, at least one stripper bushing connected to the plate, where the at least one stripper bushing including a hole and a piercing edge, and at least one punch configured to move through the hole in the at least one stripper bushing. In operation, the plate is moved against the at least one surface of the wallboard sheet so that the piercing edge of the at least one stripper bushing contacts the face paper layer and at least partially cuts the face paper layer prior to the at least one punch moving through the wallboard sheet to form at least one clean hole in the wallboard sheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2015
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: James J. Lehane, Peder John Gulbrandsen
  • Publication number: 20160215500
    Abstract: A ridge vent for venting air through a ridge opening of a roof. The ridge vent has an elongated body having spaced apart outer attachment flanges to partially extend down a sloped roof deck on either side of the ridge opening a top surface on said elongated body extending between and connecting the outer flanges. It also has upwardly facing ventilation openings formed a top of the elongated body to permit air to vent though the body; and at least one weather deflecting baffle extending below the upwardly facing ventilation openings to deflect water passing through the ventilation openings away from the ridge opening and onto the roof deck adjacent to and below the ridge opening. A method of installing the vent is also shown.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2016
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Justin Van Noort, Lawrence William Stagg, Scott Baldwin, James Mantyla
  • Publication number: 20160215501
    Abstract: A self-ventilating roofing system that consists of a rigid deck that is connected to the roof support system and has a horizontal opening parallel to the eave, on both slopes, but above the attic space. There is also an opening on either side of the ridge. A radiant barrier comprising of a reflective coating is applied over the roof deck. A slice is made over the lower and upper opening of the deck to allow air to enter the lower opening and exit the upper opening. A panel with vertical grooves is installed over the radiant barrier with the groove side face down. This panel is made of a type of insulated material. A metal drip edge is then installed along the eave. This drip edge should be installed with an air gap between the facia and the drip edge sufficiently wide enough to allow air to enter. A vented ridge vent is then installed at the ridge to allow for the weather proof exit of the air. If a metal roof is being installed then the metal panels can be attached on top of the insulated panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2015
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Stephen B. Dysart, Paul Brandt Dysart
  • Publication number: 20160215502
    Abstract: The present invention provides a stair edging component or nosing assembly comprising a plurality of elongate inserts, each insert comprising a main body portion having a tread surface and a coupling interface to couple the insert to the stair, and an opening extending through the length thereof, a locating spacer located between each pair of inserts, and a tensioning means extending through the opening in each insert and along the length of the stair edging component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2014
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventor: Anthony William Costello
  • Publication number: 20160215503
    Abstract: A method of constructing a tile bathroom includes providing a prefabricated wall, wherein the prefabricated wall includes a planar substrate and a plurality of tiles secured to the planar substrate. The prefabricated wall includes at least one opening positioned between the plurality of tiles. The method also includes placing the planar substrate adjacent to a wall of a building and placing a fastening mechanism in the at least one opening to secure the prefabricated wall to the wall of the building. The method also includes covering the fastening mechanism and the at least one opening with a concealing grout.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2016
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventor: Mike Stockton
  • Publication number: 20160215504
    Abstract: A retention clip for use with a panel system has a base plate having a pair of opposing flanges at least one of which is configured for attaching to a support structure. An upright extends between the base plate and a top plate having a pair of opposing flanges and defines opposing first and second surfaces that in use are dimensioned to engage opposing first and second ends of a pair of first and second adjacent panels. At least the first surface supports a spacer element that is configured to prevent mutual abutment of opposing ends of the first and second panels at least during construction of the panel system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2016
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Applicant: DAN-PAL
    Inventor: Micha BEN DAVID
  • Publication number: 20160215505
    Abstract: Floor panel, which, at least at two opposite sides, includes coupling parts with which two of such floor panels can be coupled to each other; wherein these coupling parts form a horizontally active locking system and a vertically active locking system; wherein the horizontally active locking system comprises a male part in the form of a downwardly directed projection and a female part with a seat open towards the top, which have horizontally active locking surfaces; and wherein the vertically active locking system comprises a vertically active locking element, which forms part of an insertion piece provided in the female part; wherein the insertion piece is formed at least of the combination of a bottom part; a back part adjoining thereto and an elastically movable lock-up body directed downward with a free extremity, which lock-up body, by means of a hinge portion, is connected directly or indirectly to the back part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2016
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Mark CAPPELLE, Guy VAN HOOYDONCK
  • Publication number: 20160215506
    Abstract: The subject invention discloses a deck covering having a top surface, a bottom surface, a front side longitudinal edge and a back side longitudinal edge, wherein the deck covering is comprised of a thermoplastic material, wherein the top surface is textured to provide a non-slip surface, wherein the bottom surface is covered with a peel and stick adhesive, wherein the front side longitudinal edge is curved downwardly, and wherein the back side longitudinal edge is curved downwardly. The peel and stick adhesive is preferably a butyl rubber adhesive which is preferably heavily loaded with carbon black.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2016
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Terry Sisler, William R. Gribble
  • Publication number: 20160215507
    Abstract: Described herein is a linoleum flooring product that includes a linoleum substrate and a printed wear layer having decorative indicia. The printed wear layer includes a wear layer and an ink print layer. The linoleum substrate may include a base linoleum layer applied on a backing material and the printed wear layer may be adhesively bonded onto the linoleum substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2016
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Jeffrey S. Ross, Dong Tian, Larry W. Leininger, Bennett E. Wallick
  • Publication number: 20160215508
    Abstract: A molding structure and associated method includes a baseboard and a seal. The baseboard has a front surface, a back surface opposite the front surface, and a bottom surface extending between the front and back surfaces, the back surface configured to be mounted against a wall, the bottom surface configured to be positioned spaced apart from a floor adjoining the wall. The seal is mounted on the bottom surface of the baseboard and configured so that, when the molding structure is installed at a wall, the seal is compressed between the baseboard and a floor. The baseboard can include a channel along the bottom surface of the baseboard, and the seal can include a flange receivable in the channel to mount the seal to the baseboard. When the molding structure is installed, the baseboard can be separated from the floor and the seal can prevent flow of air between the baseboard and the floor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2015
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventor: Klaus Kimel
  • Publication number: 20160215509
    Abstract: An improved spray apparatus designed to optimize the pattern of the texture material and the performance of the spray apparatus to look and perform similar to a hopper texture gun or texture spray rig used by professionals. The spray apparatus, has a housing defining a cavity. A transfer wheel is rotatably mounted to the housing, the transfer wheel having a hub defining a hub axis, and a plurality of transfer flaps. A propeller is rotatably mounted to the housing and positioned above the transfer wheel, the propeller having a spindle and a plurality of fins. A firing pin is attached to the housing above the propeller. An actuator is mounted to the housing to cause the propeller to rotate. A gate may be provided to control the flow of the material to the transfer wheel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2016
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Derrell Weldy, Mark Hamilton
  • Publication number: 20160215510
    Abstract: A handrail assembly for scaffolding comprising a first hand rail component and a second hand rail component, wherein said first hand rail component is slidingly connected to said second hand rail component; a first frame, wherein said first hand rail component is slidingly connected to said first frame; a first wall hook, wherein said first frame is slidingly connected to said first wall hook; a second frame, wherein said second hand rail component is slidingly connected to said second frame; and a second wall hook, wherein said second frame is slidingly connected to said second wall hook.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2014
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventor: Charles Carroll
  • Publication number: 20160215511
    Abstract: The present invention concerns a shuttering (100) for the formation of a wall or similar, comprising a first wall formwork device (10) of an insulating material and a second wall formwork device (20), which are formed to be arranged in parallel so that a space (x) is formed between them intended to be filled with flowing concrete. A number of form ties (30) are arranged to connect the first and second wall formwork devices (10,20). The first wall formwork device (10) comprises a number of building or plastic foam blocks (11), and the second wall formwork device (20) comprises a number of sheathings (21).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2014
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Applicant: INCOFORM AB
    Inventor: David SALEKÄRR
  • Publication number: 20160215512
    Abstract: A modular frame and structure system and method includes a framework and a cover coupled to the framework and configured to provide a desired structure. The framework includes a plurality of elongated frame members, and a plurality of coupling members for coupling the elongated frame members. One or more of the coupling members includes a releasable connecting device having a connecting mode for connecting the coupling members to the frame members and form the framework, the releasable connecting device having a release mode for disconnecting the elongated frame members from the coupling members. The cover includes one or more interlocking wall panels configured to engage and be supported by the elongated frame members, and one or more interlocking roof panels configured to engage and be supported by the elongated frame members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2016
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Tyler Swan Workman, Robert E. Workman, Henry J. Howell, Norm Krantz, Gerardo D. Ayala, John E. Workman
  • Publication number: 20160215513
    Abstract: A pool with an elliptical frame is disclosed. The pool includes a support frame (A) and a flexible pool liner (B) which is supported by the support frame (A) and is used for containing water. The support frame (A) includes a horizontal and substantially elliptical upper frame (1). A plurality of vertical support members (2) and oblique support members (3) are used for supporting the upper frame (1). Two opposite ends of the upper frame (1) are arranged two opposite arcuate frames (11) along the major axis direction of the elliptical upper frame. Two opposite parallel straight frames (12) having the same length are respectively coupled between the two arcuate frames (11). The arcuate frames (11) and the straight frames (12) form the closed upper frame (1). The wall-mounted filtration apparatus is arranged on the pool using the connecting threads (710) positioned on the water outlet (128) of the pool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2016
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventor: Feng LIU
  • Publication number: 20160215514
    Abstract: A water overflow edge device for a swimming pool is having a channel consisting of bottom, rear and front walls is disclosed. The front wall is made of a plurality of modular structural elements arranged in sequence and coupled together “end-to-end”. The channel is also covered on top by a walking grid that allows swimming pool water to enter. Each modular structural element has a first component with structural function, provided at the bottom with coupling means with the bottom wall of the channel and with the top of the vertical inner wall of the swimming pool. The structural component includes at one side with a first surface, which forms the front wall of the channel, and with a second substantially vertical surface, opposite the first surface and configured to support a second coating component which forms the entire exposed surface of the water overflow edge device and which has a finishing function. Preferably, the first component is plastic and the second coating component is ceramic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2014
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventor: Roberto COLLETTO
  • Publication number: 20160215515
    Abstract: A kit for modifying a preformed swimming pool, including a fluidic access port for positioning through a preformed swimming pool body, a first conduit for fluidically connecting to the fluidic access port and extending away from the preformed swimming pool body, a first hydrostatic valve defining a hydrostatic fluid inlet and a hydrostatic fluid outlet and connectable in fluidic communication with the first conduit for passing water from the hydrostatic fluid outlet into the first conduit and through the fluidic access port, a second conduit connectable in fluidic communication with the first conduit and with the hydrostatic valve outlet, and a third conduit connectable in fluidic communication with the hydrostatic fluid inlet, wherein the third conduit is water permeable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2015
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventor: William Khamis
  • Publication number: 20160215516
    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are directed to pool cleaners, generally including a canister body, a filtering medium assembly and a cyclone block. The canister body includes an inner chamber within inner walls of the canister body. The filtering medium assembly can be disposed within the inner chamber of the canister body. The cyclone block can be disposed within the inner chamber of the canister body and can be at least partially surrounded by the filtering medium assembly. The cyclone block includes a plurality of individual cyclone containers. A first cyclonic flow can be generated between the inner walls of the canister body and the filtering medium assembly. A second cyclonic flow can be generated within each of the plurality of cyclone containers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2016
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Graham M. Hayes, Scott Teuscher, Edward Lawrence Marciano
  • Publication number: 20160215517
    Abstract: Methods for producing connecting or junction elements, which in some cases may be utilized in steel structures of towers for wind turbines, may involve using a flow forming process to produce which a flange and a casing integrally adjoining the flange from a blank. Further, an end of the casing opposite the flange may be adapted to a contour of a component to which the casing is intended to be connected. In some examples, the casing may be formed with a second flange. Likewise, in some examples, at least a portion of the casing may have a conical design.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2014
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Applicant: THYSSENKRUPP STEEL EUROPE AG
    Inventors: Michael GÖVERT, Stephan DREWES, Adrian PATON, Konstantinos SAVVAS, Mark HIRT
  • Publication number: 20160215518
    Abstract: The invention relates to a pole (1) for the transmission of electric power and/or telecommunication signals. The material of the pole includes reinforced concrete with a reinforcement of non-magnetic material. The pole has a length in the range of 2 to 25 m and a maximum cross section dimension less than 0.5 m. According to the invention the pole (1) is hollow along at least a part of its length extension with a cavity (20) surrounded by a layer (9) of reinforced concrete. The pole (1) includes electric power transmission components (14-17) and/or telecommunication components (11-13) arranged in the cavity (20). The electric power transmission components (14-17) include at least one of the components: transformer, energy storage, control equipment and inverter/converter. The telecommunication components (11-13) include at least one of the components: ICT-equipment, transmitter, receiver and antenna. The invention also relates to the use of such poles and to a method related thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2014
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Günter VILLMAN, Göte LINDFORS, Sten BERGMAN
  • Publication number: 20160215519
    Abstract: A post anchoring support device comprising a ground anchor having a shaft with a threaded upper portion terminating in an upper end that may be engaged and rotated by a drive tool for rotating the shaft about a vertical axis, and a lower portion for insertion into the ground, and a post receiving bracket having a base with an elongate aperture adapted to receive the externally threaded portion of the shaft, a support portion defining a support surface for abutting the end of the post, vertical planar walls extending above the support surface, each planar wall having an inside surface for abutting a side of the post, and each planar wall defining a plurality of vertically oriented elongate holes and having a raised portion on the outside surface adjacent each elongate hole adapted to abut a lower surface of a head of a fastener passing through the elongate hole and into the post to allow the fastener to travel within the elongate hole upon the application of a vertically force to the post anchoring support dev
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2016
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventor: Richard Bergman
  • Publication number: 20160215520
    Abstract: A method for installing tower fittings by introducing at least two separate supply modules into a wind turbine tower, wherein a separate supply module structurally includes one segment each of at least two system components of the wind turbine tower, and wherein an upper segment end is arranged on an upper edge, and a lower segment end on a lower edge, of the supply module, including: arranging the upper edge of a first separate supply module at an upper end of the wind turbine tower; connecting an upper segment end of the first separate supply module to a lower segment end of a corresponding system component of a second separate supply module; and arranging the upper edge of the second separate supply module at the upper end of the wind turbine tower.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2014
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Applicant: Senvion GmbH
    Inventor: Olaf SAMUELSEN
  • Publication number: 20160215521
    Abstract: A window assembly includes a first sash having a first rail having a longitudinal axis extending between a first end and an opposite second end. A continuous handle extends along the length of the first rail and is pivotally connected to the first rail between a lowered first position and a second raised position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2016
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Applicant: Milgard Manufacturing Incorporated
    Inventors: Richard Mansueto, Melvin Saunders, Michael Kuneman, Kevin D. Vilhauer, Eric A. Baczuk
  • Publication number: 20160215522
    Abstract: A key cylinder device includes a rotor case that encloses a rotor operable to rotate by a mechanical key, the rotor being inserted into the rotor case from a direction opposite to an insertion direction of the mechanical key, a holding member including a pair of leg portions held by the rotor case, and a fixing member that protrudes from the holding member. The rotor case includes a fixing member-holding structure that the fixing member is held by the leg portions of the holding member at a temporary assembly position for temporarily assembling the fixing member in a retracted state without inwardly protruding beyond an inner surface of the rotor case and at an assembly position for assembling the fixing member in a state of inwardly protruding from the inner surface of the rotor case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2016
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventor: Hiroshi TSURUTA
  • Publication number: 20160215523
    Abstract: A mechanical composite lock includes a bottom plate and an upper shell, wherein an accommodation space is formed between the bottom plate and the upper shell; the accommodation space is provided with two groups of locking hooks; an inserting hole is formed in the upper shell; two moving pieces are arranged in the accommodation space; the opening directions of the two groups of locking hooks are opposite to each other; a middle transmission mechanism, a lock cylinder device and a password device are arranged in the accommodation space; the middle transmission mechanism is connected with the moving pieces respectively; the accommodation space is provided with a moving space; the lock cylinder device and the password device are respectively connected with the middle transmission mechanism; the lock can be opened at one time through the lock cylinder device and can also be sequentially opened through the password device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2015
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventor: Leo LAI
  • Publication number: 20160215524
    Abstract: An electronic locking system provided with an electronic lock may include a lock detecting part to detect locking condition of the lock; a power outage-detecting part to detect power outage; a charging part to supply electric power to the lock during power outage; a power-supplying part to supply power to the lock and charging part; and a switching part structured such that power is supplied to the lock from the power-supplying part in a primary state, and power is supplied to the electronic lock from said charging part in a secondary state. The switching part is in said primary state during normal operation where no power outage is detected. The switching part is structured such that, when power outage is detected, said switching part is switched from said primary state to said secondary state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2016
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Shinichi YOSHIKAWA, Noboru ASHIBE, Goro NAKAMURA
  • Publication number: 20160215525
    Abstract: An adjustable latch configured to accommodate different backset lengths. The adjustable latch includes inner and outer housings, at least a portion of the inner housing being structured for axial and rotational displacement within the outer housing as an engagement projection of the inner housing is displaced about an adjustment slot of the outer housing. The apparatus may include a bolt assembly having a bolt rod and a latch bar, the bolt rod having projections that are structured to be adjacent to the latch bar when the bolt rod is at a first rotational position and at first or second axial positions. When the bolt rod is at a second rotational position, the axial positions of the bolt rod and the inner housing relative to at least the latch bar and outer housing, respectively, may be adjusted to adjust the backset setting of the latch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2015
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventor: Manjunatha Ramakrishna