Patents Issued in August 16, 2016
  • Patent number: 9416514
    Abstract: The post driver with limited movement floating post anvil does not rely heavily upon the skill of the operator to efficiently drive posts. The post anvil is allowed to move up and down in relation to the driver, but its movement is limited by both lower and upper fixed barriers. Since the movement is limited, the operator can position the driver upon the post allowing the full weight of the driver framework/carrier machine to rest upon the post. The post would push the floating post anvil upward only to the point at which the upper fixed barrier prevents further upward movement of the floating post anvil. Thus, once the floating post anvil abuts the upper fixed barrier, substantially the entire weight of the post driver is resting on the post.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: DANUSER LLC
    Inventors: Gary J Niekamp, Tyler Van Lant
  • Patent number: 9416515
    Abstract: A device, method and kit for keeping humidity/water away from a concrete foundation and provide insulation. The method comprises providing a plurality of devices comprising a rectangular main body having flat surfaces forming a cavity therein, the main body being configured so as to be stackable horizontally and vertically, and having opposed upper and lower surfaces each comprising a plurality of drainage openings therethrough, and positioning the plurality of devices in contact with the soil-facing surface of the concrete foundation wall such that the lower surfaces of the devices face downward.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Inventor: Marcel Nicolas
  • Patent number: 9416516
    Abstract: A manhole cover assembly is adapted to be received in an opening in a frame enclosing a vault chamber. A manhole cover is fit into the opening. A pair of lugs are mounted to an underside of said manhole cover on opposite sides thereof. Each lug has a portion projecting radially out in a first position so as to engage a fixed feature of said frame. At least one of said lugs is connected to a pivotable member having an upper end projecting up through said manhole cover so that said upper end is engageable to be able to be rotated and cause rotation of said lug therewith between the first position and a second position with said lug not projecting radially out such that the lug radially clears said fixed feature of said frame to allow said manhole cover to be moved up and out of said frame opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: NEENAH FOUNDRY COMPANY
    Inventor: David Stadler
  • Patent number: 9416517
    Abstract: Systems, methods, devices, and computer readable media for controlling the operation of an industrial machine including one or more components. A method of controlling the industrial machine includes determining a position of at least one of the one or more components of the industrial machine during a digging operation, determining a hoist bail pull setting based on the position of the at least one of the one or more components and a relationship between component position and hoist bail pull, and setting a level of hoist bail pull to the hoist bail pull setting. The level of hoist bail pull early in the digging operation is greater than the level of hoist bail pull later in the digging operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Harnischfeger Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Colwell, William Powers, John Burant
  • Patent number: 9416518
    Abstract: A ball-and-socket joint (12) comprises a ball stud (32) comprising a ball (38) at an end thereof, and a socket (34) in which the ball (38) is positioned for relative movement between the ball (38) and the socket (34). An associated method is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: DEERE & COMPANY
    Inventors: Steven J. Ditzler, Bret A. Teusink, Stanley L. Gassmann
  • Patent number: 9416519
    Abstract: A wheel loader includes: a mechanical drive unit; a mechanical drive clutch controlling transmission/cutoff of a power in the mechanical drive unit; an HST pump driven by an engine; a hydraulic motor driven by a hydraulic oil delivered from the HST pump; a hydraulic drive unit; a hydraulic drive clutch controlling transmission/cutoff of a power in the hydraulic drive unit; a load detecting unit detecting an amount of a load; a vehicle speed sensor detecting a vehicle speed; a switching controlling unit setting a switching vehicle speed in accordance with the amount of the load; and a vehicle-body controller switching between mechanical drive state and hydraulic drive state based on the switching controlling unit. The switching controlling unit sets the switching vehicle speed at a high-speed side when the load becomes large and at a low-speed side when the load becomes small.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Komatsu Ltd.
    Inventor: Yasuhiro Kobiki
  • Patent number: 9416520
    Abstract: A wear pad assembly for a tool includes a wear-resistant pad having a hole for receiving a fastener. A mounting bracket is attached to the wear-resistant pad and includes a pair of coaxial holes extending through an upper flange and a lower flange of the mounting bracket configured to engage with an upper surface and a lower surface of an edge of the tool. A quick-release pin secures the wear pad assembly to the tool edge by passing through the hole in the wear-resistant pad, the pair of coaxial holes in the upper and lower flanges of the mounting bracket, and a hole in the edge of the tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Anthony Sheehan, Adrian Paul Forrester
  • Patent number: 9416521
    Abstract: A sanitary fixture (8) having a connector assembly (14) for the connection to a single-lever mixing cartridge (15) including a pivotable connector piece (16) having a hose connector (20) on a base plate (9). The base plate (9) includes receptacles (10, 12) for a cold-water hose end piece (11) and a warm-water end piece (13).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Neoperl GmbH
    Inventor: Holger Schurle
  • Patent number: 9416522
    Abstract: A sanitary outlet insert (1) which can be mounted on the water outlet of a sanitary outlet fitting, comprising a flow rate regulator (2) or a flow limiter that has an adjusting element (3) which regulates or limits the flow area in cooperation with a counter element (3?). The aim of the invention is to easily adapt said outlet insert to the prevailing on-site water pressure and/or to the corresponding application in a simple manner. According to the invention, this is achieved in that the flow area of the flow rate regulator (2) or the flow limiter can be preselected or varied by an axial change of the relative position of the adjusting element (3) and the counter element (3?); in that additionally a handle is provided on the outlet end face (7) of the outlet insert (1), said handle being designed as a pushbutton; and in that an adjusting movement on the handle can be converted into a relative axial movement of the adjusting element (3) and the counter element (3?) by means of a pushbutton mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: NEOPERL GMBH
    Inventor: Marc Tempel
  • Patent number: 9416523
    Abstract: A flushometer toilet is used in a bathroom that has access to only a small diameter water supply pipe that usually would be useful only with a gravity toilet. A water storage apparatus (60) is provided that includes large diameter pipes (of 1.5 inches diameter) lying close to the flushometer valve (44) so at the beginning of a flushing, a large volume of water is available at a pressure of at least 30 psi.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Inventor: Norman Usher
  • Patent number: 9416524
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a piston-flush toilet system that may use appreciably less water than commonly used toilets today. Such a piston-flush toilet system may comprise a bowl to accept waste and a chamber comprising a waste inlet connected to the bowl and a waste outlet connected to a sewer system or the like. A piston may be disposed within the chamber capable of sealing the waste inlet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Inventors: David R. Hall, Jon Marshall, Joshua Larsen, Jared Reynolds, Corbin Englund
  • Patent number: 9416525
    Abstract: A water closet bolt comprises an upper end and a lower end with a threaded body extending therebetween. The lower end includes an oblong foot and the upper end includes a male or female notch for visually indicating the orientation of the long axis of the oblong foot. The notch also serves as a gripping surface to aid the installer in the installation of the toilet. Furthermore, the bottom of the notch acts as a break-off point to aid the installer in removing an excess portion of the bolt after the completing the installation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Shurset Corp.
    Inventors: Charles W. Johnson, Andrew R. Johnson
  • Patent number: 9416526
    Abstract: A sewer cleanout level indicator for use with a retrofitted conventional sewer cleanout cap. The indicator provides a visual indication of whether a sewer lateral line is blocked on the residential or private side, or the government side. The indicator includes an elongated tubular member which is slidably received by the retrofitted conventional sewer cleanout cap. The tubular member has an upper end having a circular cap attached thereto. The circular cap has a flexibly-compressible annular flange contiguously carried therebelow. A bulbous float is fixedly attached to the lower end of the tubular member. The float is responsive to a change in a level of fluid or waste water present within the cleanout riser of a conventional sewer lateral line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Inventor: William T. Goff
  • Patent number: 9416527
    Abstract: Portable, collapsible, lightweight housing structure for outdoors, and a method of assembling, and using the same. The invention encompasses an apparatus for providing shelter for humans and animals, which is portable, collapsible, and easily transportable from location to location, and can be quickly assembled, and disassembled. The apparatus has features which allows for a quick and easy assembly, and also allows for immediate use outdoors by the user. The portable, collapsible apparatus, has a ceiling or roof, and wall or panels that are made of one or more layers of material, such as, corrugated material, plastic material, composite material, waterproof material, weatherproof material, rigid honeycomb board material, polyethylene material, polypropylene material. Optionally, the inventive apparatus could also have an attachable or detachable base or floor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Inventor: Michael John McInerney
  • Patent number: 9416528
    Abstract: A folding shed may include a roof with a first roof section pivotally connected to a first sidewall and a second roof section pivotally connected to a second sidewall. The folding shed may further include foldable first and second end walls, each pivotally connected to the first and second sidewalls. The folding shed may be transformed from an operation to a storage configuration by outwardly pivoting the first and second roof sections until the exterior surface of each roof section approximately abuts the exterior surface of the sidewall to which it is connected and inwardly moving foldable end walls until the interior surfaces of the sidewalls approximately abut the interior surfaces of the end walls. The folding shed may optionally include multiple wheels for facilitating transport of the shed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: SCHAFFERT MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Paul E. Schaffert, Morris L. Hartman, Carrol O. Hartman
  • Patent number: 9416529
    Abstract: Apparatus are provided for a curtain wall anchor system. The curtain wall anchor assembly may include various anchor assemblies. Each possible anchor assembly is intended to reduce labor time and costs and eliminate extraneous steps in the construction process involving curtain walls. Each possible anchor assembly also features an optional component of attaching a concrete anchor for optimizing load paths and solving issues of bending in traditional edge angle pour stops.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Inventor: Stewart P. Jeske
  • Patent number: 9416530
    Abstract: An anchor for supporting a load comprises an anchor rod having a lower threaded portion for being embedded in a concrete structure and an upper portion for extending outside the concrete structure; a metallic body attached to the lower portion, the body including a top surface and a bottom surface joined by a vertical side surface; and the side surface including at least one shoulder extending therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Inventor: Thomas M Espinosa
  • Patent number: 9416531
    Abstract: The subject apparatus is designed to facilitate the installation of blown insulation during construction of building assemblies. In a typical embodiment, there is provide a length or strip of friction clip configured to provide a tight grip along the outer surface of a framing member such as a stud, thereby maintaining tension on a masking film or web thereby affixed to an array of studs. The masking film arrayed in such manner thereby defines a plurality of voids or cavities which may thereafter be filled with blown insulation and then finished with wall paneling. The friction clips are designed to complement conventional framing members. Thus, one embodiment described below is suitable for a solid stud such as lumber or polymer; other embodiments are designed to be affixed to steel light framing members such as C-studs and similar profiles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Inventors: James Stephen Millhouse, Michael James Furman
  • Patent number: 9416532
    Abstract: Provided is a sound absorption sheet comprising: a porous substrate; and a micro-resonance layer having a pattern of a plurality of sound-absorbing holes penetrating both surfaces thereof. Also provided is a sound absorbing soundproofing panel, the exterior surface of which is covered with the sound absorption sheet comprising: the porous substrate; and the micro-resonance layer having a pattern of a plurality of sound-absorbing holes penetrating both surfaces thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: LG HAUSYS, LTD.
    Inventors: Gil-Ho Kang, Seong-Moon Jung, Bong-Gyu Kang
  • Patent number: 9416533
    Abstract: A device for damping a transmitted vibration by the moment of inertia of a fly wheel and the adjustable resistance force of a viscous magnetic fluid to allow the viscous magnetic fluid exerts its property even under no external power source. A sleeve with an attached ball nut is disposed in a first cylinder so as to reciprocate. The reciprocating motion of the sleeve is converted into a rotational motion by a ball screw to rotate a fly wheel in a second cylinder and a generator rotating shaft. Between the fly wheel and the inner surface of the second cylinder, a sealed space is formed in which a viscous magnetic fluid is sealed. A magnetic field generating unit which generates a magnetic field running across the sealed space with the fly wheel serving as a part of a magnetic circuit is disposed on the inner circumference of the second cylinder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Inventors: Osamu Takahashi, Tetsuya Tomizawa, Kazuhiko Shibata, Yusuke Sato
  • Patent number: 9416534
    Abstract: An interlocking block construction system is provided. A plurality of interlocking blocks may each include: a top portion having a top protruding ridge; a bottom portion having a bottom recessed channel; a first side having a side protruding ridge; and a second side having a side recessed channel. The top protruding ridge of a first interlocking block is formed to fit within a bottom recessed channel of a second interlocking block. The side protruding ridge of the second interlocking block is formed to fit within a side recessed channel of a third interlocking block. The plurality of interlocking blocks connected together form a wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Inventor: Andrew Kovitch
  • Patent number: 9416535
    Abstract: A support assembly for supporting ceiling accessories in a designated opening in a t-bar ceiling structure, includes a plurality of support braces, each support brace configured to bridge an accessory locating region alongside a corresponding boundary of the designated opening. Each support brace is configured to provide support for at least one ceiling panel alongside the accessory locating region in the designated opening, so that the accessory, and the ceiling panel complement a finished ceiling presentation provided by the t-bar ceiling structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Axis Lighting Inc.
    Inventors: Howard Yaphe, Jody Arsenault, Andrew Miles
  • Patent number: 9416536
    Abstract: A support bar, and method of its manufacture, for suspending grid members of a suspended ceiling, the bar being formed of a length of a sheet metal strip, a lower portion of the bar having regularly spaced holes for receiving and supporting bulbs of grid runners, an upper portion of the bars having longitudinally extending formed ribs, the ribs extending laterally from both sides of a central plane in which the lower portion lies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: USG INTERIORS, LLC
    Inventors: James J. Lehane, Abraham M. Underkofler, Peder J. Gulbrandsen
  • Patent number: 9416537
    Abstract: A three-dimensional structure (1), which is made substantially of panel-shaped material blanks (3, 4, 5) is provided wherein adjacent material blanks are or can be each connected to one another by mutually opposing sides. At least two material blanks (3, 4, 5) which adjoin one another by opposing narrow sides can be detachably connected to one another without glue by at least one connection fitment (6) which (6) holds together the mutually adjoining narrow sides of the material blanks (3, 4, 5) by at least one screw connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Delignum S.à.r.l.
    Inventors: Werner Spieth, Nikolaus Faller
  • Patent number: 9416538
    Abstract: Attachable and reattachable panels, particularly for water enclosing units, protect, enclose and/or cover an area such as a bathroom, steam room, shower, shower stall, bathtub, whirlpool bath, spa or the like. The panels include a clip assembly associated therewith for removably securing the panels in position and/or to other structural members. The clip assembly includes a male member and a female member, where the female member is configured for receiving the male member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Jacuzzi Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond C. Torres, Hong Charles Li
  • Patent number: 9416539
    Abstract: A roofing system and roofing shingles for use therein are disclosed. The roofing system comprises a multiplicity of courses of roofing shingles having a headlap portion, a buttlap portion, a lateral leading edge, and a lateral trailing edge, wherein the headlap portion has a width that is less than a width of the buttlap portion defining a reduced-width headlap, wherein the lateral trailing edge of a shingle in a course partially overlaps and partially abuts the lateral leading edge of an adjacent previously installed shingle to form an interlocking edge between adjacent shingles in the course, and wherein the lateral edge includes a trailing edge projection having a weather edge, a rear edge, and a variable breadth that increases toward the rear edge of the trailing edge projection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Building Materials Investment Corporation
    Inventors: Luis Duque, Ming-Liang Shiao, Sudhir Railkar, Olan Leitch
  • Patent number: 9416540
    Abstract: A tile for attachment to a mounting surface, with a fastener, includes a body defining a longitudinal length and a horizontal width. The body may be movable between an uninstalled position, which defines a first offset along the longitudinal length and a second offset along the transverse width, and an installed position, which substantially closes the first offset and the second offset. In the installed position, the body abuts the mounting surface and an underside of the body is substantially planar. The tile may also include a plurality of first-angle ribs and a plurality of second-angle ribs. The first-angle ribs are offset relative to a forward edge of the body. The second-angle ribs offset relative to the forward edge of the body and also to the first-angle ribs. Furthermore, the first-angle ribs and second-angle ribs do not have shared vertices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Tapco International Corporation
    Inventors: Clyde G. Allen, James A. Caldwell, Nathan D. Greenway, Matt M. Jackson, Michael W. Maurer, Matthew Jason Michalski, Dennis J. Paliaga, Jonathan Wierengo
  • Patent number: 9416541
    Abstract: A method for supporting one or more fixtures on a membrane-covered roof comprises steps of (a) forming one or more brackets coated each on at least one surface with a material compatible for heat welding to roofing membrane, (b) cutting a piece of roofing membrane, separate from the membrane of the membrane-covered roof, the cut piece of roofing membrane having a length and width substantially greater than dimensions of the one or more brackets, (c) joining the one or more brackets by heat welding to the cut piece of roofing membrane, leaving substantial overhanging projection of the cut piece of roofing membrane from the one or more bracket in every direction from the one or more brackets, and (d) heat welding the cut piece of roofing membrane to the membrane of the membrane-covered roof, thereby securing the one or more brackets to the membrane-covered roof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Renewable Elements, LLC
    Inventor: William Edwin Shevlin
  • Patent number: 9416542
    Abstract: The present subject matter comprises a simple, passive skylight dome with relatively tall partially vertical sides comprising partially transparent material which diffuses the transmitted light, and a mostly opaque sun shade near the top of the relatively tall partially vertical sides. The partially vertical sides are able to better intercept sunlight from low sun elevation angles than conventional horizontal skylights. The mostly opaque sun shade is able to block sunlight from high sun elevation angles to prevent such sunlight from entering the building below the dome. By enhancing the collection of low-sun-elevation-angle light, the subject matter improves the daylight performance of the skylight early and late in the day, and all day in the winter months. By reducing the collection of high-sun-elevation-angle light, the subject matter reduces the solar heat gain near solar noon in the summer months, thereby reducing air conditioning loads and related costs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Entech Solar, Inc.
    Inventor: David Gelbaum
  • Patent number: 9416543
    Abstract: A debris trap device for diverting rainwater collected from a gutter to the ground and/or into an underground water storage and drainage system. The debris trap device can include a conduit defining a channel and having an inlet opening to receive fluid and debris and an outlet opening to discharge the fluid, a trap having a plurality of apertures extending from a superior surface to an inferior surface, where the trap is located within the channel and coupled to the conduit, a first panel removably coupled to the first wall, and a second panel removably coupled to the second wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Englert Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Fox, David Plum
  • Patent number: 9416544
    Abstract: Disclosed within is a support that attaches to the roof without mechanical fasteners, results in only minor increases to the roof load by requiring no ballast, and bonds to the surface of the roof. The result is a roof that is stronger with the roof supports than without, and a roof with an enhanced ability to perform its functions. The roof support device consists generally of a baseplate, a column affixed to, or intrinsic to, the upper surface of the baseplate, the column surrounding a rod, the rod protruding above the top of the column. The roof support device is preferably affixed to a roof using an adhesive applied the underside of the baseplate. The roof support device is installed using spray foam, which acts to strengthen the bond with the roof, and providing additional protection against water infiltration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Inventor: Edwin James
  • Patent number: 9416545
    Abstract: A post mount includes a base configured for attachment to a ramp door of a vehicle and a paddle pivotally connected to the base. The base and paddle cooperate to receive a shaft and flange of a post. The paddle may be pivoted and flexed with respect to the base to allow release of the post from the post mount.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: LIPPERT COMPONENTS, INC.
    Inventor: Jon Nelson
  • Patent number: 9416546
    Abstract: A system and method for installing decking are described. One embodiment includes a method of installing decking. The method includes aligning a track for decking relative to a joist. The method further includes attaching the track to the joist, and snapping a decking board into a retaining portion of the track after attaching. In the system, the track has a base element with at least one attachment element for attaching the track to a joist, a first snap-fit element, and a second snap-fit element. The first snap-fit element is coupled to a first end portion of the base element, and the second snap-fit element is coupled to a second end portion of the base element. The snap-fit elements are configured to retain at least one decking board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Inventor: Mark Claudin
  • Patent number: 9416547
    Abstract: A flooring material having a textile pad substructure with a density of greater than 10 pounds per cubic foot is provided. The textile pad has reinforcement and binding fibers. The binding fibers are thermoplastic and are used to bind the reinforcement fibers together. The pad is created by heating and compressing a fibrous textile batt so that it has a density of greater than 13 pounds per cubic foot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: MP Global Products, L.L.C.
    Inventor: Chad A. Collison
  • Patent number: 9416548
    Abstract: This specification describes a tray substrate for tile flooring that can be used in narrow grout line modular floating tile assemblies. The tray is preferably made of plastic and has vertical tray edges around the top of the tray substrate with upward and downward tabs protruding from the sides of the tray substrate wherein some of the tabs are at least partially recessed under the surface of the tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: CoMc, LLC
    Inventor: Yu Lin Tang
  • Patent number: 9416549
    Abstract: A baseboard having an installation section and a cover section. Included are a bottom shelf, a middle shelf, and a top shelf expanding from its surface in the same direction. The end of the bottom shelf is bent towards the middle shelf. The middle shelf is bent in a part of its width towards the top shelf and, in a larger part of its width, the middle shelf is bent towards the bottom shelf, while the top shelf is bent in a part of its width towards the middle shelf and, in a larger part of its width, the top shelf is bent out upwards. The external surfaces of the bent sections of the ends of the bottom shelf and of the top shelf form a flexible lock. The elements of the mounting part and the cover part form a top chamber and a bottom chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: DECORA SPOLKA AKCYJNA
    Inventor: Adrian Kawalec
  • Patent number: 9416550
    Abstract: A work bench support bracket with first and second opposed, generally upright sockets for receiving wood members is joined to first and second telescopically interconnectible, generally horizontal sockets, respectively. First and second clamping sets are also joined to the first and second generally upright sockets, respectively. Each of the clamping sets comprises an upper releasable chimp and a fixed lower brace member. The upper releasable clamp comprises a grip pivotably attached to the upright socket, a connector extending from the grip, and a handle pivotably connected to the connector. The work bench support bracket provides for the secure attachment of the wood members and reduces the likelihood of an accidental release of the wood members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: 761250 ALBERTA LTD.
    Inventors: Simon Walker, Hou Jun (Frank) Fan, Craig Raymond Lawson, Leonard Earl Koffski
  • Patent number: 9416551
    Abstract: A preassembled display system is assembled at a first location by attaching a plurality of display panels to a frame. The preassembled display system is loaded onto a transportation vehicle. Next, the preassembled display system is moved to a second located in a transportation vehicle. The display unit is installed at the second location by attaching the preassembled display system to a mounting unit. A receiver box for providing media to display at the plurality of display panels is attached. The attaching of the receiver box may be performed at the first location and/or at the second location. The plurality of display panels are electrically connected to the receiver box. Again, the electrically connecting may be performed at the first location and/or at the second location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Ultravision Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: William Y. Hall
  • Patent number: 9416552
    Abstract: A system and method for a scaffold deck with a fall arrest assembly is disclosed. The fall arrest assembly comprises a deck structure (102) and a rail assembly (122) for permitting an individual to tie-off in a manner that permits the individual with a range of motion along the deck structure. The fall arrest assembly further includes an uplift hook mechanism (120) connected to or otherwise installed on the deck structure such that the uplift hook mechanism is employed for both securing the deck structure to and releasing the deck structure from at least one supporting member. A plurality of deck hooks (118) connectable to or otherwise installed on the decking structure for connecting the decking structure to the supporting member is additionally provided. A deck latch assembly located connected to the uplift hook mechanism additionally facilitates connection of the deck structure to a second deck structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignees: Tractel Ltd, Safway Services, LLC
    Inventors: Stig Karlsen, Robert Peter Wiegers, Roger S. Frank, Scott D. Libert, Stephen Mariscal, Michael J. Leszczynski, Patrick Vieux, Kamay Matharu
  • Patent number: 9416553
    Abstract: A cargo container is provided. The cargo container includes a cargo container housing that defines an interior region. The cargo container further includes a shelving unit disposed in the interior region. The shelving unit has first and second shelf members spaced apart from one another, and a shelf liner disposed on the first shelf member. The shelving unit further includes a shelf liner and an inflatable cushion. The inflatable cushion that is disposed in the storage region of the shelf liner and adapted to contact a storage box and a second shelf member when the inflatable cushion has an inflated state such that the inflatable cushion applies a downward force on the storage box to prevent movement of the storage box during movement of the cargo container housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Arbor Valley Holdings, LLC
    Inventor: Robert C. Horvath
  • Patent number: 9416554
    Abstract: A parking system includes parking trays, each of which includes a parking platform for supporting a vehicle thereon and legs depending down from the parking platform. Automated guided vehicles (AGVs) can move between the legs of a tray and then lift the tray with the vehicle thereon for moving the vehicle to or from parking spaces in a parking facility. Each parking space has a vehicle lift device suspended from the ceiling. Each vehicle lift device includes a tray support for supporting the tray and the vehicle thereon. The AGV can move the tray and the vehicle into a position at the parking space so that the tray and the vehicle can be lifted by the vehicle lift device. Thus, another vehicle can be moved into position below the lifted tray and vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Park Plus, Inc.
    Inventor: Andreas N. Wastel
  • Patent number: 9416555
    Abstract: A structure for supporting electric power transmission lines that aims to obtain a better stress and strain behaviour providing a higher ultimate economy. The preferred embodiment is directed to a structure that comprises a metallic vertical structure (101) having: a lower tubular frustum shape (103) with a smaller end (104) and a larger end (105), wherein the smaller end is on the bottom and the larger end on the top; an upper frustum shape (106) with a smaller end (107) and a larger end (108), wherein the smaller end is on the top and the larger end on the bottom; and wherein the larger end of the lower frustum is adjoined to the larger end of the upper frustum; line supporting members (109); side supporting elements (110) attached in the adjoining region (111) of the lower and upper frustums, and extending between the attachment and an anchoring base (113); and wherein the adjoining region is below the line supporting members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: SECCIONAL BRASIL SA
    Inventors: Paulo Emmanuel De Abreu, Paulo Emmanuel De Abreu, Jr.
  • Patent number: 9416556
    Abstract: A method and system for extending a vertical structural member supporting a structure, where a sleeve is coupled to the vertical structural member such that a portion of the sleeve extending from a first end of the sleeve is about the structural member, a cap is coupled to a second end of the sleeve opposite the first end, and a structure attachment device is coupled to the cap to attach the system to the structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Composite Structural Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Michael E. Gable, James D. Ralph, III, Thomas N. Troxell, Gary S. Smrtic
  • Patent number: 9416557
    Abstract: The disclosed concerns a method of transporting a tower of a wind turbine in an upright position to an assembly site of the wind turbine, whereby the tower is equipped with a strake set comprising a number of strakes positioned to lead from a top of the tower in the upright position down towards a bottom of the tower, at least one of the strakes being realized as a detachable strake. The invention also concerns a strake set and transport assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventors: Jesper Moeller, Kenneth Helligsoe Svinth
  • Patent number: 9416558
    Abstract: A hunting blind structure having a plurality of vertical sides and one or more roof sections comprising a structured insulate material connected together to form an interior space and an exterior area, the hunting blind structure having at least one window and at least one door, the exterior area having a rubber material layer, the rubber material layer forming an integral rubber hinge with the window structure and/or door structure, such that the rubber hinges provide a weatherproof hinge and allow the users to open the opening structures into the interior space during normal operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Inventor: Michael A. Lange
  • Patent number: 9416559
    Abstract: A solid polymeric fence post having a cross-shaped axial opening therein that readily and easily receives a T-shaped or Y-shaped metal fence post. The fence post provides an aesthetic and pleasing appearance while simultaneously facilitating ease of installation and permitting the use of wood, polymeric, or metal rails, offering more aesthetic options. The fence post also provides greater flexibility in attaching electrical deterrents in a more secure and pleasing manner than with traditional metal fence posts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Inventor: Timothy W Brechon
  • Patent number: 9416560
    Abstract: A door handle mounting system is comprised of a face plate having a handle mounting hole therein to receive a shank portion of a handle therethrough. A circumferential abutment is associated with the handle for abutment about the mounting hole on an outer face of the face plate when the shank portion is disposed thereinto. A retainer ring, formed of flexible non-metallic material having a memory, is adapted to engage with the shank portion adjacent a rear face of the face plate. The retainer ring has an integrally formed locking portion for locking engagement with the shank portion, and an integrally formed tensioning portion for flexible abutment with the rear face of the face plate to apply a pulling force on the shank portion while retaining the handle operationally secured to the face plate. A coupling sleeve is also securable to the shank portion and engageable by the retainer ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: FERCO ARCHITECTURAL HARDWARE
    Inventor: Guy Guillemet
  • Patent number: 9416561
    Abstract: A cylinder lock with a rotating tumbler pin, a sidebar, and a slider has a keyway with a ward projection into the center of the bitting area of a key blade received by the keyway. The tip of each rotating tumbler pin seats on the bitting surfaces remaining to the sides of this center ward of the key, and the tumbler pins that are engaged by the bitting on the side of the key blade do not seat on more than half of the width of the blade. Half the pin width is removed from each tumbler pin near the tip thereof. The key has a bitted section at which one or more bittings are formed and a non-bitted section bitting that is devoid of bitting. The bittings extend at a constant depth to an edge of the key blade.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: ASSA ABLOY HIGH SECURITY GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Peter H. Field, Glenn Hartman
  • Patent number: 9416562
    Abstract: An electronic key for wireless operation of a lock with a housing shell for g circuit electronics, wherein the housing shell—has a battery compartment, a battery compartment cover, an emergency key which has a key stem insertable into the housing shell for mechanical operation of the lock, wherein the key stem is movable between an insertion position, in which the key stem is fitted on a key shaft of the housing shell, and an end position in which the key stem is securely accommodated in the key shaft, and a seal arranged between the housing shell and the battery compartment cover for protecting the battery against environmental influences, wherein the battery compartment cover has a bearing surface for direct contact on the key stem, and, in the end position, the key stem exerts a contact pressure force against the seal via the bearing surface of the battery compartment cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: HUF HULSBECK & FURST GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventor: Ulrich Muller
  • Patent number: 9416563
    Abstract: A combination lock is provided, the combination lock having a rotary latch configured for rotation between a locked position and an unlocked position, the rotary latch rotating in a first plane; and a bolt configured for movement between a first position and a second position along a second plane the second plane being oriented at a different location than the first plane, the bolt engaging the rotary latch in the first position such that rotation of the rotary latch from the locked position to the unlocked position is prevented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: ZEPHYR LOCK LLC
    Inventors: Patrick E. Wind, Kevin Houlihan, Douglas Greene