Patents Issued in August 18, 2016
  • Publication number: 20160237640
    Abstract: A system and tool for monitoring ground-engaging products for earth working equipment that can monitor characteristics such as part identification, presence, condition, usage, and/or performance of the products on earth working equipment used, for example, in mining, construction, and dredging environments. The monitoring tool includes or is supported by a mobile device that is separate from the earth working equipment. Supporting the monitoring tool on a mobile device can, e.g., provide unique vantage points to monitor the earth working equipment products, monitor the products without inhibiting the operation of the earth working equipment or endangering personnel, closely approach areas of interest for secure and reliable gathering of information, monitor multiple earth working equipment, and/or be protected from the vibrations and impact shocks that can be associated with earth working equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2016
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventors: Christopher M. Carpenter, Karsten D. Zuendel, Noah D. Cowgill, Joshua K. Hoyt, David J. Sayler
  • Publication number: 20160237641
    Abstract: The invention relates to a ground working device for a vehicle, comprising a scraper plate attachable to the vehicle for the purpose of displacing soil, a base plate extending at an angle relative to the scraper plate for the purpose of forming a carrier in a space enclosed by the scraper plate and the base plate, wherein the base plate is displaceable substantially in the plane in which it extends for the purpose of setting the carrying capacity of the carrier. The invention also relates to a vehicle provided with such a device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2014
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Applicant: BOS KONSTRUKTIE- EN MACHINEBOUW B.V.
    Inventors: Greorgius Rudolphius BOS, Johan BORK
  • Publication number: 20160237642
    Abstract: A method of controlling a position of an implement of a machine relative to a frame of the machine is provided. The method includes receiving a target position value for the implement and determining if the target position value falls within a set of whole numbers. The method also includes receiving, via a control element of a user interface, an instruction to reset the target position value to a nearest whole number. The method further includes moving the implement to a position corresponding to the target position value that is reset to the nearest whole number based on the instruction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2015
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Michael C. Gentle, Josh T. Hayes
  • Publication number: 20160237643
    Abstract: Drag dredger, for the extraction and cleaning of sediments in bays, port accesses, navigable channels, docks, watercourses, lakes or reservoirs, equipped with means for excavation, dragging and removal of bottom and means to regulate and support, with a driving force that is made from land, which facilitates the extraction of sediments directly onto land and immediately leaves a flat surface on the sea-bed. This is done by regulating the excavation means as well as the cutting depth very closely and all of this in less time and cost. The above is characterized because it is made up of a frame, equipped with a drag scoop (1) that can be moved vertically through the use of a hydraulic or mechanical mechanism (6), to regulate cutting (drag cutting angle), and also has longitudinal (2) cross beams (3) which show crow-foot chains (8) for the dragging of the dredger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2013
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventor: Heriberto Floridor QUIDIANTE DIAZ
  • Publication number: 20160237644
    Abstract: A mounting assembly of a machine is disclosed. The mounting assembly including a bracket having a first portion adapted to mount an engine. The first portion having a first surface having an annular opening. A second portion is adapted for lifting operations. The second portion having a first end connected to the first portion, and a second end having an annular opening. The second portion is adapted to attach to a frame assembly of the machine. The bracket is manufactured as a single component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2016
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: John G. Benson, William J. Hurst, Matthew T. Hansen, Jiping Jiang, Michael A. Brewer, Rajendra P. Vavilala, Amory R. Diccion, Brian C. Howson, Jose M. Lopez
  • Publication number: 20160237645
    Abstract: A work vehicle is provided with a vehicle frame, and a support bracket. The vehicle frame includes a first side plate, and a second side plate. The support bracket is arranged spanning the first side plate, and the second side plate. The first joint of the support bracket connects a first lower end of a support bracket body and the first side plate. The first joint extends upward from the side surface of the first side plate. The second joint of the support bracket connects a second lower end of a bracket body and the second side plate. The second joint extends upward from the side surface of the second side plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2014
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventors: Junichi NAKANISHI, Yosuke KONDO
  • Publication number: 20160237646
    Abstract: A wheel loader is provided with an engine compartment, a urea water injection device, a second side plate a guiding member, and a suction part. The second side plate has a first outdoor air intake port. The guiding member is configured to guide outdoor air sucked in through the first outdoor air intake port onto the urea water injection device. The suction part sucks air into the engine compartment. The urea water injection device is disposed within an air flow produced between the suction part and the guiding member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2014
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventors: Mitsuo YABE, Akihiro OHSAWA, Toshiya SHINTANI, Teruyuki MATSUKI, Yoshiaki YOSHIDA, Yosuke YAMAGOE, Masahiro TAZOU, Hiroyuki KITAOKA
  • Publication number: 20160237647
    Abstract: To provide a cool wind to a heat exchanger for a supercharger powerful enough to cool it down on a construction machine, a cooler for a supercharger is mounted at the top of the stream on the flow of the cool wind and at the upper side of any other heat exchangers. A current plate is mounted under the cooler for the supercharger to regulate the flow of the cool wind that enters from air inlets and flows under the cooler for the supercharger, and to direct the cool wind into the cooler for the supercharger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2014
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Applicant: Caterpillar SARL
    Inventors: Toru Imano, Keigo Hara
  • Publication number: 20160237648
    Abstract: A control system for hybrid construction machine includes a regeneration motor configured to be rotated by working fluid introduced from a turning circuit, a pressure detector configured to detect a turning pressure during a turning operation of the turning motor or a braking pressure during a braking operation of the turning motor, a switching valve for turning regeneration configured to perform turning regeneration by introducing the working fluid from the turning circuit to the regeneration motor when being switched to an open position by a pressure of pilot fluid, an electromagnetic proportional pressure reducing valve configured to be switched to an open position and generate a pilot secondary pressure for switching the switching valve for turning regeneration to the open position when a pressure detected by the pressure detector reaches a first set pressure, and a pilot switching valve configured to allow the passage of the pilot fluid for switching the switching valve for turning regeneration to the op
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2014
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Applicant: KYB Corporation
    Inventors: Haruhiko KAWASAKI, Masahiro EGAWA
  • Publication number: 20160237649
    Abstract: A mobile apparatus includes a main frame, an operating arm connected to the main frame, drive means configured to drive displacing means of the mobile apparatus, such as one or more wheels or tracks, drive means configured to drive the operating arm and a control system, connected to operating instruments for a driver, for controlling the drive means. The drive means for the displacing means includes an electric motor such that the drive of the displacing means is substantially electrical.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2014
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Applicant: Hudson Bay Holding B.V.
    Inventor: Leendert Wilhelmus Cornelis Huissoon
  • Publication number: 20160237650
    Abstract: An engine control system is provided. The engine control system includes a moisture content sensor associated with an implement of a machine. The moisture content sensor is configured to generate a signal indicative of a moisture content of soil. The engine control system also includes a control module coupled to the moisture content sensor. The control module is configured to receive the signal indicative of the moisture content of the soil. The control module is configured to receive a signal indicative of mass readings associated with the soil. The control module is configured to correlate the moisture content and the mass readings associated with soil based on a type of the soil. The control module is configured to control at least one of a power and a speed setting associated with an engine of the machine based, at least in part, on the correlation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2016
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Edward Jensen, Benjamin Lee Naasz
  • Publication number: 20160237651
    Abstract: A power transmission device of a work vehicle includes a mode switching mechanism configured to switch a drive power transmission route to one mode of at least two modes. A second mode is used in a range with the higher transmission speed ratio than a first mode. A controller increases the rotation speed of the engine from a first rotation speed for the engine corresponding to a first vehicle speed when the vehicle speed is within a range greater than the first vehicle speed where the transmission speed ratio reaches a predetermined first value that is less than the maximum value of the transmission speed ratio obtainable by the power transmission device. When the transmission route is in the second mode, the first value is greater than a second value of the transmission speed ratio at which the rotation speeds of the first motor and the second motor are equal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2014
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventors: Shunsuke MIYAMOTO, Masao YOSHIZAWA, Yasuo FUJIWARA
  • Publication number: 20160237652
    Abstract: A method of operating a ride control system of a machine having an accumulator is provided. The method includes detecting a pressure at the accumulator. The method includes generating a first set of input data associated with a drive system and a brake pedal. The method includes generating a second set of input data associated with a lift cylinder. The method also includes determining a working mode of the ride control system based on the first set of input data and the second set of input data. The working mode of the ride control system includes a normal mode and an exposed mode. The method includes operating a ride control activation solenoid valve, upon determining the pressure at the accumulator to be above a predefined threshold, and the working mode of the ride control system to be the exposed mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2016
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew N. Schifferer, Eric W. Cler, Eric C. Hughes
  • Publication number: 20160237653
    Abstract: A work machine has a work device mounted on a machine body including a fluid pressure motor for travelling. A controller reduces engine speed to be lower than rated engine speed during normal working mode. The controller controls engine speed so as to obtain a pump flow rate in accordance with a target travelling speed during travelling low-load mode when engine load is lower than a threshold. The controller controls both the engine speed and output torque for pump control so that the engine output becomes maximum in travelling high-load mode when the engine load is higher than the threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2014
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Applicant: Caterpillar SARL
    Inventors: Shogo Tada, Masafumi Ohkubo, Yozo Nakamoto
  • Publication number: 20160237654
    Abstract: A display system for an excavating machine allowing an upper swing body including a work implement to swing about a predetermined swing central axis. The display system includes a processing unit that obtains target swing information indicating an amount of swing of the upper swing body, based on information including a direction of a tooth edge of the bucket, information including a direction orthogonal to a target plane indicating a target shape of a work object, and information including a direction of the swing central axis, and displays an image corresponding to the obtained target swing information, the amount of swing being required for the tooth edge of the bucket to face the target plane, and the direction of the tooth edge of the bucket being determined based on information about a current position and posture of the excavating machine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2014
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventors: Daiki Arimatsu, Masao Yamamura, Takashi Kurihara, Azumi Nomura
  • Publication number: 20160237655
    Abstract: A posture computing apparatus for a work machine is an apparatus that obtains a posture angle of a work machine including a traveling body and a swing body that is mounted on the traveling body and that rotates relative to the traveling body. The posture computing apparatus includes a detection apparatus that is provided to the swing body and detects angular velocity and acceleration; an acceleration correcting unit that corrects the acceleration detected by the detection apparatus, based on a position where the detection apparatus is placed and information on the detection apparatus; and a posture angle computing unit that obtains a posture angle of the work machine from the acceleration corrected by the acceleration correcting unit and the angular velocity detected by the detection apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2014
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Applicant: KOMATSU LTD.
    Inventors: Akinori Baba, Masashi Ichihara
  • Publication number: 20160237656
    Abstract: A coupler for attaching an implement to a machine, the coupler including a body portion, a first jaw configured to engage a first attachment portion associated with the implement; a moveable jaw configured to engage a second attachment portion associated with the implement; and a first sensor located on the body portion configured to detect the presence of the implement adjacent to the body portion and to indicate one of a safe position in which the implement is securely held by the coupler and an unsafe position in which the implement is not securely held by the coupler.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2016
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Applicant: Doherty Engineered Attachments Limited
    Inventors: Jeremy Glen DOHERTY, Paul James DOHERTY
  • Publication number: 20160237657
    Abstract: A product and system for identifying and monitoring a characteristic including the part ID, presence, condition, usage and/or performance of ground-engaging products used on various kinds of earth working equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2016
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventors: Christopher M. Carpenter, Steven D. Hyde, Javier Lander, Jason W. Betournay, Karsten D. Zuendel
  • Publication number: 20160237658
    Abstract: A wear member attachment system for an excavation implement lip can include a wear member that protects an edge of the lip, and a wear member adapter that attaches the wear member to the lip, the wear member adapter being secured to the lip by a fastener, and the wear member being secured to the wear member adapter by another fastener. A method of protecting an excavation implement lip can include securing a wear member adapter to the implement, the wear member adapter including at least one receptacle, and inserting a protrusion on a wear member into the receptacle. Another system can include a wear member that protects a forward edge of a lip, and a wear member adapter that attaches the wear member to the lip between two adjacent teeth. The wear member can comprise a shroud and the adapter can wrap about an edge of the lip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2015
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventor: John A. RUVANG
  • Publication number: 20160237659
    Abstract: An apparatus for extracting water from atmospheric air by means of a flowable sorbent for the sorption of the water, wherein the sorption by way of the flowable sorbent (3) is provided at least along a sorption path (2) of the sorbent (3), wherein a sorbent (4) diluted with sorbed water (17) is provided at the end of the sorption path (2), wherein a separation unit (12) for at least partially separating the sorbed water (17) from the flowable sorbent (3, 4) is provided, wherein the separation unit (12) has at least one evaporator (12) for the evaporation of the sorbed water (17), is proposed, which apparatus can be operated in an energy-efficient manner and is not imperatively reliant on the presence of solar energy. This is achieved according to the invention in that the separation unit (12) has at least one negative-pressure compressor (16) for subjecting the diluted sorbent (4) to negative pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2014
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Applicant: LOGOS-INNOVATIONEN GMBH
    Inventors: Frank W. Thielow, Christian Thielow
  • Publication number: 20160237660
    Abstract: A remotely controlled hydrant system which may be quickly and efficiently connected to or disconnected from a hydrant to allow remote control of the hydrant by a remote controller such as a mobile phone. The remotely controlled hydrant system generally includes a frame which may be removably connected to a hydrant, such as a frost-free hydrant commonly used in agriculture. A pair of mount supports are removably secured against the shaft of the hydrant, such as via first and second connectors. An actuator is connected between the frame and the hydrant such that movement of the actuator in a first direction activates the hydrant and movement of the actuator in a second direction deactivates the hydrant. A control unit is adapted to receive activation or deactivation signals from a remote controller and direct operation of the actuator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2016
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventor: Richard M. Schirado
  • Publication number: 20160237661
    Abstract: A hidden extendable and retractable shower hose system. The system is made up of a housing that contains a system of pulleys, a hose and a counterweight. The hose is connected to a water supply on one end and a shower head on the other end and is threaded through the pulleys. At least one of the pulleys is attached to the counterweight, which moves upward with the attached pulley when the hose is extended outside of the housing, thereby applying a tension to the hose and assisting in the retraction of the hose. The invention also includes two openings designed to be connected to a fan system, which reduces the possibility of mold and other undesirable effects of moisture, as well as another opening that acts as a drain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2015
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventor: Bruce Teagarden
  • Publication number: 20160237662
    Abstract: A control valve includes a valve body and a valve seat, which is fixed at a bottom of the valve body, and has a roof with a spout thereon. Both side edges at front of the spout have intervals including a water inlet duct. The lateral arcs of the two inlet ducts are designed to taper the inlet duct. Also the upper sides of two inlet ducts connect with the roof, and the relative position on the roof of each duct has a limber hole to let water down into the inlet ducts. The two inlet ducts are used as an entry which penetrates the lateral arc to let each cold and hot water through into the ducts. An annular pad is outside of cold and hot water inlets to cover the ducts. The two intervals, which locate on the backsides of outlet, extend a ladder-shaped positioning pin respectively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2015
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Applicant: HAIN YO ENTERPRISES CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Chia-Po Chang
  • Publication number: 20160237663
    Abstract: A faucet spray head magnetic docking system includes a socket that couples to an end of the spout, and a bonnet that couples to the spray head and that engages with the socket. The socket includes a shell configured to be arranged in the mouth of the spout, and integrated with one or more magnetic elements. The magnetic elements may be inserted into corresponding holes of the socket shell. Alternatively, the magnetic elements may be incorporated directly into the shell. The bonnet includes a threaded portion for coupling to corresponding threads of a connector at the spray head, and includes one or more corresponding magnets configured to magnetically attract to the magnetic elements of the socket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2016
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventors: Verne H. Myers, Xiaojing Ye, Nathan J. Wicker, Walter Pitsch, Philip M. Anthony, III, Aaron B. Eiger
  • Publication number: 20160237664
    Abstract: A sink basin having a convex hump in the floor of the basin improves self-rinsing by directing water falling into the basin from a faucet to flow clown the hump and across the floor of the basin, then around the perimeter of the basin to the drain orifice. A variety of shapes, materials and surface finishes are also described and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2015
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventors: Nicholas WOBBROCK, Jan PAWLUSKIEWICZ
  • Publication number: 20160237665
    Abstract: Provided herein is a plug that is configured to obstruct an auxiliary inlet of a garbage disposal, and more particularly, to a manually removable plug for an auxiliary inlet of a garbage disposal that precludes attachment of a drain hose from a dishwasher to the auxiliary inlet without removal of the plug. Embodiments may include a garbage disposal including a grinding chamber with a primary inlet and an auxiliary inlet. Embodiments may include a plug for obstructing the auxiliary inlet of a garbage disposal. The plug may include a plug body, a stem, and a handle, where the stem extends between the plug body and the handle. The plug body may define a cylindrical shape having a diameter axially aligned with an axis of the stem. The handle may define a first edge, second edge, and a length defined there between extending perpendicularly to the axis of the stem.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2015
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventors: David J. Coll, Ralph A. Porcaro, II
  • Publication number: 20160237666
    Abstract: A drain trap adaptor adapted to allow draining of a drain trap and retrieval of a material. The drain trap includes a first drain pipe having an entry portion and an exit portion, a second drain pipe extending from the exit portion and a bore disposed substantially at the exit portion. The drain trap adaptor includes a ball valve having an inlet end and an outlet end, wherein the inlet end is adapted to connect to the bore; and a container adapted to connect to the outlet end of the ball valve. The container is configured to receive the drainage trapped in the drain trap and the material at the bore upon opening of the ball valve such that the drain trap can be drained and the material can be retrieved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2016
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventor: Jack Hancosky
  • Publication number: 20160237667
    Abstract: A system and method for unclogging a drain involving at least one internal member and at least one external member. At least one member is ferromagnetic, and at least one member is a magnet. External members may have handles. Internal members are disposed inside a pipe and external members are disposed outside a pipe. When an external member is moved, the magnetic force between the internal and external members causes the internal member to move. Internal members can be disposed such that they cause a clog to move further into the drain system. Internal members can also be disposed such that they are below the clog when it forms, allowing the internal members to move the clog out of the pipe system, into the sink, toilet, or other basin. Safety members can be disposed below the internal members to prevent loss of internal members into pipe system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2015
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventor: Joe Francis
  • Publication number: 20160237668
    Abstract: A switching mechanism is configured to switch an advancing direction of water injected from a nozzle by moving between a first position and a second position. The switching mechanism is held at the second position by a force received from the water injected by the nozzle during the tank water feeding process. A refill mechanism has a refill pipe for causing the water injected from the nozzle during the tank water feeding process and whose advancing direction is switched by the switching mechanism to flow in through an inflow port on one end side. The refill pipe is configured to lead the water having flowed in through the inflow port to a toilet stool body without flowing through a suction port of a throat pipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2016
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Applicant: TOTO LTD.
    Inventors: Ryoko ISHIMARU, Hidekazu KITAURA, Takahiro MARUYAMA
  • Publication number: 20160237669
    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments provide methods and devices for suppressing the propagation of aerosols from a toilet bowl during a flush cycle by providing a cover that can be secured across the opening of a toilet bowl. A disposable toilet cover device has adhesive on its bottom surface to allow it to be secured to the top surface of a toilet bowl rim. The device contains an antimicrobial agent, and can be folded and packaged for portable use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2016
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventor: Kathlene Mullens
  • Publication number: 20160237670
    Abstract: Mounting plate (1) for a lavatory body (2) of a washlet, comprising: a building-side installation surface (3); a front installation surface (4) for connecting to a lavatory body (2); at least one opening (23, 24) for leading through a flushing water supply and an outflow; means (29) for fastening the mounting plate (1) to a building wall; a first and a second supporting element (8, 9) which are designed as plug elements for pluggable mounting of a lavatory body (2) onto the mounting plate (1); an electrical plug connector (46) arranged on the front installation surface (4); and a water supply connection piece (43).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2013
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventors: Christian FREI, Daniel GRABER, Marcel TREMP
  • Publication number: 20160237671
    Abstract: A deodorizing urinal includes a urinal body and a deodorizing device. The deodorizing device is connected to the urinal body, and includes a cooling unit, a releasing unit and a processing unit. The cooling unit is configured to generate a unit of low-temperature deodorizer. The releasing unit is configured to receive and store the unit of low-temperature deodorizer from the cooling unit. The processing unit is coupled to the releasing unit and is configured to generate a releasing signal in response to a trigger condition. The processing unit is configured to send the releasing signal to the releasing unit to enable the releasing unit to release the unit of low-temperature deodorizer stored therein into the urinal body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2015
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventor: Sheng-Cheng Wang
  • Publication number: 20160237672
    Abstract: A wastewater-lifting system is provided. The wastewater-lifting system includes at least one bulky-material-collecting vessel for wastewater loaded with bulky materials which is guided therethrough, a liquid-collecting vessel for the wastewater which is freed from bulky materials and precleaned in the bulky-material-collecting vessel, and with a wastewater shaft for accommodating the bulky-material-collecting vessel and the liquid-collecting vessel. The liquid-collecting vessel and the wastewater shaft have at least one common wall surface. The liquid-collecting vessel defines a closed-off space with only a partially covered base surface in the wastewater shaft, and is equipped for this purpose with at least one wall surface independent of the wastewater shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2014
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventors: Michael BECKER, Enrico MUELLER, Thomas PENSLER, Maik ULMSCHNEIDER
  • Publication number: 20160237673
    Abstract: A decking assembly is provided. The decking assembly includes a pair of support joists and a plurality of planks made from a cementitious composite. Each of the plurality of planks includes a first lip portion and a second lip portion. The second lip portion is mutually opposite the first lip portion. A protruding portion of the each of the plurality of planks is configured to be received into a recess defined on one of the pair of support joists at a first end and on the other of the pair of support joists at a second end of the each of the plurality of planks. A locking panel is configured to interconnect with the second lip portion of one of the plurality of planks. One or more fastening means are defined on a first end and a second end of the locking panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2016
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Carl Halder Rempert, Kevin L. Martin
  • Publication number: 20160237674
    Abstract: A connector for connecting an add on building structure to a rim board of an original building structure, including a connector rod including an elongated hollow intermediate portion and smaller breadth externally threaded extensions extending from ends of the hollow intermediate portion. The first externally threaded extension is a length to extend through an opening in the rim board that aligns with an opening in the ledger board, and internally threaded sockets are threaded onto the externally threaded extensions at a positions straddling the rim board at one end and a supportive member within the joists of the add on building structure at the other end for holding add on building at a desired distance from the rim board and preventing rotation of the connector rod.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2016
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventors: Gary H. Koblasz, Eric W. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20160237675
    Abstract: A modular game field bunker system comprises a plurality of interlocking frame pieces and a cover having an aesthetic feature disposed on at least an outer surface thereof. The interlocking frame pieces may be coupled together to form a structure having at least one wall. The structure preferably is fully enclosed by its walls and has an interior region defined therein for receiving a human player. The cover receives and fully covers the structure, and may partially define a doorway for entering and exiting the structure. The aesthetic feature of the cover may make the bunker appear in any of a variety of desired ways so as to customizably match a desired design scenario of the game field.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2015
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventor: Xing Chen
  • Publication number: 20160237676
    Abstract: A pre-fabricated, portable building comprises a structural support framework formed from interconnected beams defining an interior space therebetween. A floor panel on which the structural support framework is securely positioned. Connection assembly units are mounted to one or more sections of the structural support framework. A removable roof assembly is connected to each one of the connection assembly units on the structural support framework. The removable roof assembly is engineered to be installed or removed while maintaining a maximum height of the interior space without altering dimensions of the structural support framework.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2015
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Applicant: LITTELFUSE, INC.
    Inventors: Dwight Devlin, David Pain
  • Publication number: 20160237677
    Abstract: An emergency access system comprising a structure having therein at least two rooms with at least one common wall between them and an exterior wall, an access opening defined in at least one selected from an exterior wall and common wall, a panel sized to substantially fill each opening, and breakaway mounting means for releasably retaining each panel within each opening, whereby an access opening enables a person in an emergency to release the breakaway mounting means by applying pressure to the panel, thus allowing emergency access.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2015
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventor: Tony D. McGarrah
  • Publication number: 20160237678
    Abstract: An improved handrail for a staircase or ramp. In one embodiment, the handrail includes an elongated member such as a cylinder or bar that spans the length of the staircase or ramp and a riser barrier. The riser barrier has an extender portion and a riser portion. The extender portion of the riser barrier keeps the elongated member a sufficient distance horizontally from the riser portion that a person can slide his or her hand on the rail without interference. The riser portion projects vertically a sufficient distance above the elongated member to deter sliding down the elongated member. Thus, sliding on the member is deterred, while the function of the cylinder as a handrail is preserved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2016
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventors: Paul Bishop, James Boyd Shaible
  • Publication number: 20160237679
    Abstract: A universal barrier system includes universal barrier components that may be assembled together to shield floors and walls from moisture and provide a thermal break in an operational area of the universal barrier component. A lap zone of the universal barrier component may allow universal barrier components to be assembled and installed to protect floors, walls, ceilings, footings and the like from moisture and heat gain or loss by minimizing the need for tapes and other joining methods. The universal barrier system may also act as a sound deadening material. The operational area and lap zone of the universal barrier component may be disposed on a vapor block layer to provide some rigidity. The operational area of the universal barrier component may include a thermal break disposed upon the vapor block layer. The thermal break may include an outer protective layer. In addition, universal barrier tape and universal barrier edging may be provided to couple adjoining universal barrier components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2014
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventor: Juan Garcia
  • Publication number: 20160237680
    Abstract: A roof access hatch, which utilizes thermal breaks is disclosed. This roof access hatch has a cover with a first metallic exterior surface spaced from a first metallic interior surface by at least a first insulation layer, where the first metallic exterior surface is thermally isolated from the first metallic interior surface. A first thermal break spans the insulation layer and is in contact with both the metallic exterior surface and the metallic interior surface. A frame supports the cover. This frame has a second metallic exterior surface separated from a second metallic interior surface by at least a second insulation layer, where the second metallic exterior surface is thermally isolated from the second metallic interior surface by a thermal break component. A non-metallic, thermally insulating gasket is disposed between the cover and the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2015
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Applicant: The Bilco Company
    Inventor: Ming Xiao
  • Publication number: 20160237681
    Abstract: A column base structure is provided that is capable of enhancing the energy absorption capability of the column base structure, thereby preventing the building structure from being damaged, broken and collapsed, and also preventing the column base structure and the building structure from being increased in size, weight and cost. The column base structure contains a junction fitting 42 joined to a lower end of a column member 4, the junction fitting 42 being fixed in a peripheral portion thereof with an anchor bolt 10 that protrudes upward from foundation concrete 3, the anchor bolt 10 yielding before the column member 4, a first bending moment Ma that initiates yield of the anchor bolt 10 being larger than a second bending moment Mb that initiates yield of the peripheral portion of the junction fitting 42, and being 1.5 times or less the second bending moment Mb.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2013
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventors: Hidenori TANAKA, Hideaki TAKAHASHI, Kumiko MASUDA
  • Publication number: 20160237682
    Abstract: A curtain wall system including panel units to be secured to a building structure between the building structure and an external space. Each panel unit includes a first mullion segment, a second mullion segment, and one or more panels. The first mullion segment of each of the panel units is attachable to a secured second mullion segment of an installed one of the panel units, to provide a mullion assembly defining a central cavity therein in which a central volume of air is isolated for at least partially thermally insulating the building structure relative to the external space, and a boundary region between the central cavity and the external space. Each mullion assembly includes one or more thermal insulator elements to at least partially define one or more thermal breaks between the external space and the boundary region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2015
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Applicant: ERIE ARCHITECTURAL PRODUCTS INC.
    Inventors: Ronald A. Stronks, Keith L. Kee, Derrick A. Stronks
  • Publication number: 20160237683
    Abstract: A modular building panel (10) for use in forming walls. The panel comprises: an inner foam core (36) and a frame (12) surrounding the inner foam (5) core (36). The frame (112) is provided for standing upright to provide two primary faces (18) joined by a number of side portions (20). The side portions (20) of the frame (12) are provided by structural channel members (42). The structural channel members (42) provide a perimeter around the foam core (36). The structural channel members (42) providing flange portions (96) to allow rigid connection of the panel (10) using fasteners extending through the primary faces (18) into the flange portions (98) to provide the panel with a desirable cyclone rating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2014
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Applicant: AUSSIB GROUPS PTY LTD
    Inventor: ANTON HUSIN-ALI
  • Publication number: 20160237684
    Abstract: Various embodiments are described that relate to a rapid deployment communications tile. As opposed to running various data and/or power wires, a construction crew can use set of tiles that have built in data and/or power transmission capabilities. These tiles can be keyed such that they interlock together to form a relatively uniform surface, such that the surface can also be used as a floor. Further, the tiles can have hardware components that enable the data and/or power transmission capabilities. These hardware components can be environmentally protected such that their performance is not subject to environmental factors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2015
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventors: Matthew Lazzaro, William Toth
  • Publication number: 20160237685
    Abstract: Reinforcing is disclosed comprising a reinforcing bar extending along a portion of the length of the reinforcing and a termination extending along an end portion of the reinforcing. The termination may have a body extending in a longitudinal direction and a lateral engagement face formed on the body. The engagement face may incorporate locking formations thereon arranged to interfit with a complementary shaped termination to form an interlock arranged to accommodate loading applied in the longitudinal direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2015
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventor: Ernest Comerford
  • Publication number: 20160237686
    Abstract: A concrete tile comprising a tile body, the tile body having an upper face hardened through non-mold shaping, a lower face hardened through mold shaping, and a side surface that includes a cut end face in at least one side of the tile body, wherein the tile body contains alkali-resistant fiber in an entire thickness thereof in a state substantially free of fiber-containing granular bodies; the alkali-resistant fibers comprise at least one member selected from the group consisting of polyvinyl alcohol-based fibers, polyethylene fibers, polypropylene fibers, acrylic fibers, and aramid fibers; and a flexural strength of a 30 mm×150 mm sized cut piece of the tile body is not less than 6 N/mm2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2016
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Applicant: Kuraray Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Akira IMAGAWA, Shinya INADA, Yoshihiro IWASAKI, Saburo HADA
  • Publication number: 20160237687
    Abstract: A system for insulating a building comprising a first layer of rolled insulation disposed atop a longitudinally extending upper chord of a roof truss, a purlin or a girt of a wall. Discrete insulating spacer members are intermittently disposed atop the first insulation layer and along the longitudinally extending chord, purlin or girt. A three sided bridge with a plurality of tab elements overlaying and contiguous with the insulating spacer members. A second layer of rolled insulation disposed atop the bridge and panel clips secured with a fastener extending through each of the second layer of insulation, bridge, insulating spacer member, first layer of insulation and upper chord.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2015
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventors: William Hostetler, Tori Johnson, Cliff Robinson, Richard Grabmeier
  • Publication number: 20160237688
    Abstract: Embodiments provide flanged roof apparatus, a system including flanged roof apparatus, and a method using flanged roof apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2015
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventor: Gary Rapsilver
  • Publication number: 20160237689
    Abstract: An expansion joint seal includes a central portion having at least one central chamber disposed around a centerline, a first flange portion extending outwardly from the centerline and a second flange portion extending outwardly from the centerline in a direction opposite the first flange portion. When installed on the structure, the first flange portion is attachable to a first substrate of the structure and the second flange portion is attachable to a second substrate of the structure such that the central portion is disposed within and seals a gap formed between the first substrate and the second substrate of the structure. Movement of one or both of the first substrate and the second substrate causes a response in the central portion to maintain the seal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2016
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Applicant: EMSEAL JOINT SYSTEMS LTD.
    Inventor: Lester Hensley