Patents Issued in November 17, 2016
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Publication number: 20160333599Abstract: A liner for finishing an interior pool surface is disclosed, the liner including a water resistant material; and a predetermined decorative pattern or design, wherein the pattern or design is applied onto at least one side of the liner. The patterns and designs may be either two- or three-dimensional, and can include iridescent and/or reflective inks, reflective beads and/or pebbles and so on, and be arranged in either predetermined or randomized arrays. A customized pool skimmer face plate system is also disclosed, including at least a skimmer face plate cover; a template having a size and shape proportional to the size and shape of the face plate cover; a water-resistant material bearing a color, pattern, or design; and a wrapper created from the water-resistant material using the template that complements neighboring colors, patterns and designs surrounding the skimmer face plate installation location.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2016Publication date: November 17, 2016Applicant: Alliance Trading, Inc.Inventor: Thurman Lynn Reavis
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Publication number: 20160333600Abstract: Components of automatic pool cleaners (APCs) are detailed. The components may include brushes configured to attach to blades of scrubbers of the APCs. The flexible brushes may rotate as their associated blades rotate and have fingers which flex so as to adduce contact between a to-be-cleaned pool or spa surface and bristles protruding outward from sides of the fingers.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2015Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventors: Hendrikus Johannes van der Meijden, Bruce Harbottle
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Publication number: 20160333601Abstract: The present invention relates to a movable and height-extensible automated bicycle storage facility of which the height is simply increased by separately manufacturing a section exceeding a height limit under the Road Traffic Act, transporting and assembling the section at a desired place to use the automated bicycle storage facility manufactured in a container shape at the place. The present invention is characterized by ensuring a sufficient height by coupling a height extension cover to the top of the bicycle deck to prevent a bicycle from hitting against the top of the bicycle deck when the bicycle is loaded at an angle in the bicycle deck in the front-rear direction and then lifted and loaded onto the second floor, and by temporarily reducing the height by separating the height extension cover in order not to violate the Road Traffic Act when moving the bicycle deck to another place.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2015Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventors: Yeong-Jong Kwon, Jong-Seok Lee, Seung-Won Shim
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Publication number: 20160333602Abstract: A pet barrier is basically provided that includes a plurality of telescoping tubes, a plurality of bars and at least one locking device. The telescoping tubes are configured to be installed in a vehicle. The telescoping tubes include a first tube and a second tube. The second tube is sized and configured to be inserted into an inner cavity of the first tube. The second tube includes a noise damping cap installed thereon to separate the second tube from an inner wall of the first tube. The plurality of bars extends transverse to the telescoping tubes. The locking device is configured to secure the plurality of bars to the telescoping tubes.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2015Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventor: David Veness
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Publication number: 20160333603Abstract: A system for positioning post sleeves is provided including a plurality of post sleeve positioning devices and a spacing mechanism. Each post sleeve positioning device is configured to receive a respective post sleeve and to enable selective adjustment of a position and orientation of the respective post sleeve. The spacing mechanism is coupleable between the pair of post sleeve positioning devices to determine or control the position and orientation of the post sleeve received by one of the pair of post sleeves positioning devices relative to the post sleeve received by the other one of the pair of post sleeve positioning devices. Related systems and methods are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2016Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventor: N. Eric Knudsen
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Publication number: 20160333604Abstract: An improved latching device that secures a lift-style hood is described with inherent properties for providing increased accessibility, functionality, stability, security and safety as compared to traditional designs.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2016Publication date: November 17, 2016Applicant: Howard Industries, Inc.Inventor: Mark S. Essary
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Publication number: 20160333605Abstract: A method and apparatus for marking positions for installing door lock elements of a door, the door attached to a frame having a header including comprising the steps of providing a positioning member, at least partially opening the door; attaching the positioning member to the door, while the door is closed causing the positioning member to attach to the door frame; and opening the door and removing the positioning member from the door; and using the at least one mark to install a strike plate, deadbolt receiving plate, and/or electric strike.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2016Publication date: November 17, 2016Applicant: PUNCH POINT TOOLS, L.L.C.Inventor: Richard J. Morales, JR.
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Publication number: 20160333606Abstract: A doorknob indicating system includes an exterior doorknob disposed on an interior side of a door, an interior doorknob disposed on an exterior side of the door, an LED on an escutcheon of said exterior doorknob, a user interface on an escutcheon of said interior doorknob, a source of electrical power, and a controller. The LED, the user interface, and the source of electrical power are operatively connected to the controller. The controller is programmed to illuminate the LED for one or more determined time intervals based upon an input received by the user interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2016Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventor: Cory Mahoney
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Publication number: 20160333607Abstract: The invention relates to a transportable device for preventing a loss of a movable object, comprising a protective housing (2) for protecting the device (1), an electronic alarm device (35), which is arranged in the protective housing (2) and has an anti-theft alarm function, and fastening means (11) for detachably fastening the device (1) to the movable object, wherein the fastening means (11) comprise at least one wrap-around element (12; 46; 52; 59; 68) for wrapping around at least one part of the movable object and wherein the wrap-around elements (12; 46; 52; 59; 68) can be fixed by means of locking elements (19, 20, 21; 49, 50, 51; 55, 57, 58; 61, 63, 64, 65; 71, 72, 73), which are arranged in the protective housing (2), wherein the locking elements (19, 20, 21; 49, 50, 51; 55, 57, 58; 61, 63, 64, 65; 71, 72, 73) can be selectively opened and closed by means of a lock device (13) rigidly connected to the protective housing (2), and wherein additionally the protective housing (2) can be selectively openeType: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2014Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventor: Michael Nicolaus Cagan
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Publication number: 20160333608Abstract: Existing small and medium-sized solenoid-operated locking containers are vulnerable to undesired impact-induced opening. An impact-resistant solenoid-operated locking container is disclosed. The container is protected against impact by the use of two solenoids oriented 180 degrees opposite each other. The solenoids are further protected against binding in a retracted position by T-shaped end caps, affixed to their retractable plungers, engaging notches cut into a movable plate. A silent, or nearly silent, impact-resistant solenoid, for use in an impact-protected locking container, is also disclosed, having the motion of its retractable plunger slowed and quieted by a viscous fluid such as damping grease.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2015Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventor: Michael Earl Ingle
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Publication number: 20160333609Abstract: A locking apparatus for a lid comprising a fastener having threads and a friction element embedded within a portion of the fastener. A toggle having a threaded hole therein, wherein the fastener is rotatively inserted through the threaded hole of the toggle to translate the rotational movement of the fastener into linear movement of the toggle. The friction element causes the toggle to engage the fastener to translate the rotational movement of the fastener to the toggle. A torque assembly to apply a compression force against the fastener to restrict linear motion of the fastener and create a rotating resistance of the fastener. A bolster coupled to the torque assembly to restrict the rotational movement of the toggle and apply the compression force of the torque assembly against an underside of the lid.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2016Publication date: November 17, 2016Applicant: Cobalt Utility Products, Inc.Inventors: Richard VanDeMark, Gary Lee Hanson, Richard Carlson, Mark Mason
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Publication number: 20160333610Abstract: A dual entry safety cuff port for use in a correctional facility. The dual entry safety cuff port includes a frame and a panel, the panel configured to slide within the frame between a fully open position and a closed position. The dual entry safety cuff port also includes a lock. The lock configured to allow operation of the dual entry safety cuff port from either side of the panel. The dual entry safety cuff porter further includes a flange on the panel, the flange configured to stop the panel in the fully open position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2016Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventors: Mike Wayne Hart, Alan Hart, Dave Bingham
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Publication number: 20160333611Abstract: A closed loop handlebar locking device is securely coupled to a bike and allows safe and accurate steering and operation of the bike when in use. The handlebar locking device is further suitable for securely locking the bike when the bike is not in use. Handlebar locking device is configurable to lock a bike to a fixed object, such as a signpost while still attached to the stem of the bike. The handlebar locking device is also configurable to lock the bike when a suitable object, such as a signpost is not available. In such a situation the handlebar locking device may be removed from the stem and passed around the frame and through one or both wheels. The handlebar locking device is attached to the stem via a stem piece that remains attached to the stem when the handlebar locking device is detached. Brakes, lights, computer and other accessories and components are attached to the stem piece. The bike is unsuitable for operation even if the handlebar locking device is defeated by a would-be thief.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2015Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventors: John D. Mabry, Taylor Sizemore, Clement Gallois, Oliver Mueller, Kay Kim, Michael Charles
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Publication number: 20160333612Abstract: A lock for the hook of a roll-off container box comprises a rail member with two substantially parallel brackets, each bracket having a plurality of apertures for receiving at least one padlock, said brackets terminating at one end in a carrying handle and at the opposite end with a connector pin for engaging with the container box hook. The lock further comprises a box-like outer cover for the rail member, that outer cover having a front wall, a rear wall, a top surface and spaced apart sidewalls. Each sidewall has a track that commences at its bottom edge, and extends parallel to that bottom edge before branching off into an upper and lower pathway for the rail member's connector pin to slide along.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2016Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventor: Ryan J. Hess
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Publication number: 20160333613Abstract: A lock that is configured to be attached to electronic equipment requiring securing against theft and the lock comprising: a lock body; a locking element protruding from the lock body and having a forward distal section that is comparatively wider in cross-sectional size compared to a rear section thereof, the forward section being configured to be insertable into a cavity formed in the equipment, where the cavity is defined by an opening having a size and shape slightly larger than the cross-sectional size of the forward section of the locking element and an interior larger in cross-sectional size than the opening of the cavity; a slidable locking pin configured to slide alongside the locking element and into the cavity, after the locking element has been inserted into said cavity, to substantially fill a space of the cavity left unoccupied by the locking element; a sliding mechanism coupled to the locking pin and configured to slide the locking pin into and out of the cavity; and a locking mechanism to lockType: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2016Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventor: Meir Avganim
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Publication number: 20160333614Abstract: The invention relates to a motor vehicle door lock having a locking mechanism essentially consisting of a rotary latch and a pawl, and having an emergency opening handle for emergency actuation. The locking mechanism is first moved into its pre-locked position by means of a motor before the emergency actuation handle can be activated.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2014Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventor: Thorsten Bendel
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Publication number: 20160333615Abstract: A door latch device includes: a meshing mechanism configured to be meshable with a striker; a locking/unlocking mechanism configured to be movable to an unlock position where an opening operation of an operation handle provided at the door is enabled and where meshing of the meshing mechanism is releasable, and to be movable to a lock position where the opening operation of the operation handle provided at the door is disabled and where meshing of the meshing mechanism is unreleasable; a smart lever configured to be operable in linking with the opening operation of the operation handle when the locking/unlocking mechanism is in the unlock position, and to be inoperable in linking with the opening operation of the operation handle when the locking/unlocking mechanism is in the lock position; and a smart lever detection switch configured to be detectable an operation of the smart lever.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 24, 2014Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventor: Daisuke ENOMOTO
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Publication number: 20160333616Abstract: A lock includes a housing and a lock mechanism with a dead-bolt disposed in the housing, wherein the dead-bolt is retractable and protrudable between its two terminal positions. The lock further includes at least one bending element disposed in the housing connected to a mechanical component of the lock mechanism at a connecting location, wherein the longest extension of the bending element is defined along a first axis. When the dead-bolt retracts and protrudes, the connecting location of the mechanical component moves along a second axis. The first axis is angled with regard to the second axis, such that when the dead-bolt is displaced into at least one terminal position, the bending element elastically bends and the bending element maintains the lock mechanism in the terminal position.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2016Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventors: Kai Gröne, Oliver Gendig, Peter Marczinzik
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Publication number: 20160333617Abstract: A device for preventing unauthorized opening of a door comprises a bracket, a main handle, and a wedge. The bracket is adapted for mounting the device to a door. The main handle is pivotably attached to the bracket. The main handle has a pivot end attached to the bracket and an opposing grasping end. The main handle is selectively pivotably movable upward and downward. The main handle is adapted such that pivoting the main handle upward moves the grasping end toward the door and pivoting the main handle downward moves the grasping end away from the door. The wedge is pivotably affixed to the main handle and biased toward the door when the main handle is in a downward position. The main handle is adapted to push a distal end of the wedge at least partly under a bottom surface of the door when the main handle is pivoted downward.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2016Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventors: Chris McCann, Scott A. Witthaus
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Publication number: 20160333618Abstract: A hinge for a door, such a glass shower door, including a back plate attachable to a surface, a hinge block extending from the back plate, a clamp rotatably coupled to the hinge block for receiving the glass shower door, and a hinge limiter attached to one of a front or a back exterior surface of the hinge block. The hinge limiter may have a length equal to or less than a length of the hinge block and a width less than a width of the hinge block. The clamp may include a stop plate on an interior surface, adjacent to a distal end of the hinge block, adapted to contact the hinge limiter upon rotation of the clamp.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2016Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventor: Thomas M. Whitaker
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Publication number: 20160333619Abstract: An apparatus or device including: at least one hinge assembly coupled to the deck panel and the wall, the at least one hinge assembly configured to move the deck panel between a stored position and a work position; a hook holder coupled to the wall; and a locking device coupled to the deck panel, the locking device configured to protrude out and engage the hook holder when the deck panel is moved from the work position to the stored position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2015Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventors: Les Jaworski, Jesus Rakob Melendez Vazquez
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Publication number: 20160333620Abstract: An actuating drive for moving a flap of an item of furniture, including: an actuating arm pivotally mounted about a pivoting axis for moving the flap, a spring device for applying a force onto the actuating arm, a transmission mechanism for transmitting a force of the spring device onto the actuating arm in a closing direction and for transmitting a force of the spring device onto the actuating arm, and an adjusting device for adjusting a position of an actuating portion of the actuating drive in or along a guide. The actuating drive includes a coupling device coupling the spring device, the pivoting axis of the actuating arm, and the actuating portion to one another. By adjusting the actuating portion in or along the guide, the position of the dead-center of the actuating arm and the force of the spring device acting towards the opening direction can be variably adjusted.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2016Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventor: Andreas HOLZAPFEL
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Publication number: 20160333621Abstract: A force adjustment mechanism configured for use with an exit device including a pushbar having an extended position and a retracted position. With the pushbar in the extended position, the pushbar resists movement toward the retracted position with a net resistive force. The force adjustment mechanism is operable to adjust the net resistive force.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2015Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventors: Jack R. Lehner, JR., Paul Raymond Arlinghaus, Aaron Patrick McKibben
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Publication number: 20160333622Abstract: The sliding door closing device, according to the invention, features an easy door opening function with an opening system comprising: a slider (2) with an attachment (25) and gripper (8) on one side, properly shaped support (5) of the moving roller (10a) on the other side, pusher (13) contacting the roller support (5) of the roller (10a) with a slider gripper (8) and the opening device spring (14) and choke (12). The opening system allows for the opening of a door by pushing the door on a vertical strip or on the edge.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2015Publication date: November 17, 2016Applicant: Komandor S.A.Inventors: Mariusz Glogowski, Piotr Szymanski
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Publication number: 20160333623Abstract: A lever mechanism system includes push arms pivotably coupled to a vent sash and drive arms pivotably coupled to the push arms. The system includes gears coupled to the drive arms and a locking gear slide coupled with a locking mechanism of the sash. The system includes a handle that rotates approximately 180 degrees in a first direction to pivot the gear slide to move the locking mechanism of the sash to an unlocked position and rotates the gears to extend the drive arms and the push arms such that the sash is pushed to an open position. The handle radially rotates approximately 180 degrees in a second direction to rotate the gears to retract the drive arms and the push arms such that the sash is pulled to a closed position and pivots the gear slide to move the locking mechanism of the sash to a locked position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2015Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventor: Kenneth R. Evensen
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Publication number: 20160333624Abstract: A home appliance includes a cabinet. The home appliance further includes a door that defines a penetration hole that is located in a front surface of the door. The home appliance further includes a handle. The home appliance further includes a handle link that is configured to rotate about a handle link rotating shaft that is located inside the door, wherein a portion of the handle link is exposed outside the door through the penetration hole and a length of the portion of the handle link varies based on an opening angle of the door. The home appliance further includes a link that is configured to convert a rotation motion of the door into a rotation of the handle link and that is configured to guide rotation of the door based on the handle link being restrained by having a variable length.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2016Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventor: Moonho CHOI
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Publication number: 20160333625Abstract: A domestic appliance has an appliance body, a door supported in a rotatable manner on the appliance body, a door actuator for driving the door, an activatable appliance function component and an actuator controller for activating the door actuator. The actuator controller is configured to monitor an activity status of the appliance function component and the actuator controller is configured only to activate the door actuator when the activatable appliance function component is inactive in response to receipt of an activation signal to activate the door actuator.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2016Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventor: STEPHAN KEMPFLE
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Publication number: 20160333626Abstract: A vehicle door opening device opens and closes a door on a vehicle body by a motor. A moving member moves along a guide rail fixed to the vehicle body and is connected to a door. An opening reversible member and a closing reversible member are disposed at one end and at the other end of the guide rail respectively and spaced in a direction perpendicular to a moving direction of the moving member. An opening cable and a closing cable are coupled to a closing coupling portion and a opening coupling portion of the moving member respectively. The closing coupling portion and the opening coupling portion are spaced from each other in a direction perpendicular to the moving direction of the moving member.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2014Publication date: November 17, 2016Applicant: Mitsui Kinzoku Act CorporationInventors: Naoya Seto, Hirotsugu Kinoshita, Shuntaro Kimura, Hiroshi Ishigaki
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Publication number: 20160333627Abstract: Described herein is a vehicle side window system and method for implementing an ice breaking strategy. The ice breaking strategy receives and analyzes sensor information from one or more environmental sensors to determine when to preemptively implement an ice breaking routine. The ice breaking strategy is also capable of monitoring one or more components of the vehicle side window system to determine when to cease the ice breaking routine.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2015Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventors: Aed M. Dudar, Mahmoud Yousef Ghannam
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Publication number: 20160333628Abstract: Safes and related locking enclosures. In some embodiments, the locking enclosures may comprise a clutch mechanism configured to have an engaged configuration and a disengaged configuration. In the engaged configuration, the clutch mechanism may be configured to allow for transfer of torque to an element, such as a crank plate. In the disengaged configuration, the clutch mechanism may be configured to prevent or at least reduce such transfer of torque.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2016Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventors: Donald Suggs, Scott Moore, Jayson Nelson
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Publication number: 20160333629Abstract: A tilt-up door for a building having an opening including a door frame with vertical track members, cam surfaces extending laterally from the vertical tracks at the upper portion of the tracks and a door sized to span the opening. The door can be pivotally coupled with rollers disposed within the vertical tracks and cam followers extending laterally from the upper portion of the door to contact the cam surfaces. When an upwardly directed motive force acts on the door the cam followers come into engagement with the cam surface to lift the door generally vertically and then rotate the door inwardly as the door is raised into an open raised position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2016Publication date: November 17, 2016Applicant: HP DOORS, LLCInventor: Roland W. Betker
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Publication number: 20160333630Abstract: A tilt latch system that comprises an actuator movable from a first position to a second position; a lock-out member movable from a retracted position to an extended position upon movement of the actuator from the first position to the second position; and an engagement member movable from an engaged position to a disengaged position upon movement of the actuator from the first position to the second position is provided. The actuator and the engagement member are maintained in the second and disengaged positions, respectively, when the lock-out member is in the extended position. The actuator and the engagement member are automatically biased to the first position and the engaged position, respectively, upon movement of the lock-out member from the extended to the retracted position. The tilt latch system may further comprise a lock-out device and/or be optionally utilized in a modular configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2016Publication date: November 17, 2016Applicant: Milgard Manufacturing IncorporatedInventors: Michael A. Barton, Gordon H. Liebel, Eric A. Baczuk
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Publication number: 20160333631Abstract: A vacuum insulated glass (VIG) window assembly and method for making same is provided in which a variation in the final edge seal height is preferably 0.20 mm or less, more preferably about 0.15 mm or less. Controlling final edge seal height variations substantially reduces breakage of the glass substrates of the VIG window assembly during vacuum pump-down of the cavity between the glass substrates. Edge seal height variation may be controlled, for example, by controlling initial dispensing of green frit material, controlling temperature variations during firing, and/or controlling cycle times during firing.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2016Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventors: Timothy A. DENNIS, Andrew W. PANTKE
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Publication number: 20160333632Abstract: The present invention relates to an access control device having at least one turnstile which has at least one barrier element that forms a turnstile arm and can be moved into a blocking position in which it blocks the access and into an access position in which it opens the access, an illumination device for illuminating the barrier element being provided. According to the invention, the barrier element forms an at least approximately planar illuminating panel that is made of a transparent material at least in sections and is fastened to a turnstile post at one end section and otherwise projects out freely. In particular an on-screen display element can be integrated into the barrier element and/or can form the barrier element, wherein said on-screen display element can be made of electronic paper with an image-storing function for the changeable display of information.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2014Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventor: Walter Grillberger
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Publication number: 20160333633Abstract: A panel has a first sheet formed of a first material, and a second material applied to at least a portion of one face of the first sheet. At least two opposed edge portions of the panel each form an edge retaining rail for retaining the respective edge portion within a channel member of a frame, and each edge retaining rail having a greater thickness than the portion of the panel immediately adjacent the respective edge retaining rail.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2015Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventor: Daniel Gerard Carrick
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Publication number: 20160333634Abstract: The present disclosure provides lamination transfer films and use of the lamination transfer films, particular in the fabrication of architectural glass elements, such as those used in Insulated Glass Units (IGUs). The lamination transfer films may be used to transfer functional layers and structures. The lamination transfer films may include a support film that can be removed during the transfer process, and the transferred materials are primarily inorganic. The resulting transferred structures on glass generally have high photo- and thermal-stability, and therefore can successfully be applied to the glass surfaces that are interior to the cavity within an IGU. The lamination transfer films can also be patterned such that macroscopic patterns of microoptical elements can be applied on a glass surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2015Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventors: Michael Benton Free, Martin B. Wolk, Olester Benson, Jr., Bing Hao, Charles A. Marttila, Craig R. Schardt, Mieczyslaw H. Mazurek, Justin P. Meyer, Manoj Nirmal
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Publication number: 20160333635Abstract: The present disclosure provides lamination transfer films and use of the lamination transfer films, particular in the fabrication of architectural glass elements, such as those used in Insulated Glass Units (IGUs). The lamination transfer films may be used to transfer functional layers and structures. The lamination transfer films may include a support film that can be removed during the transfer process, and the transferred materials are primarily inorganic. The resulting transferred structures on glass generally have high photo- and thermal-stability, and therefore can successfully be applied to the glass surfaces that are interior to the cavity within an IGU. The lamination transfer films can also be patterned such that macroscopic patterns of microoptical elements can be applied on a glass surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2015Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventors: Michael Benton Free, Martin B. Wolk, Olester Benson, JR., Bing Hao, Charles A. Marttila, Craig R. Schardt, Mieczyslaw H. Mazurek, Justin P. Meyer, Manoj Nirmal
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Publication number: 20160333636Abstract: An active window containing a Venetian blind made by N slats parallel to each other, wherein the slats comprise an electrochromic active material capable of varying their light throughput by controlling the transmittance and/or reflectance of the slats is described. The width of the slats being between 10% and 95% of a defined distance between two glass panes. The slats may be made of the electrochromic active material or the electrochromic active material may be layered onto the upper layer of the slats.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2015Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventor: Antonio BONUCCI
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Publication number: 20160333637Abstract: A includes upper and lower rails, a blind unit, a reel unit, mounted to the upper rail, two pull cords, a retarding unit mounted to the upper rail, and a ladder-string adjusting unit. The retarding unit includes two retarders each of which includes a bracket, a first retarding shaft mounted to a lateral wall of the bracket, and a rod member mounted to an end wall of the bracket. The ladder-string adjusting unit includes two ladder-string seats respectively mounted to the brackets of the retarders, a connecting rod interconnecting the ladder-string seats, and two ladder strings connected to the blind unit. Each of the ladder-string seats is Ideated above the rod member and the first retarding shaft of the corresponding retarder.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2016Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventor: Szu-Chang HUANG
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Publication number: 20160333638Abstract: Methods for integrated room management in a building management system and corresponding systems and computer-readable mediums. A method includes determining a solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) for a room in a building and determining predicted room temperatures for the room at the plurality of time intervals based on the SHGC and a plurality of window blinds tilt angles. The method includes determining illumination heat and illumination energy for the room and determining climate energy for the room. The method includes determining a total room energy as a function of the window blinds tilt angles based on the climate energy, illumination energy, and predicted room temperatures. The method includes determining an optimal blind tilt angle that minimizes the total room energy at each of the time intervals and controlling the tilt angles of window blinds according to the optimal blind tilt angle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2015Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventor: Mark Cascia
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Publication number: 20160333639Abstract: A security and escape apparatus for use with a window mounted in a wall at a position spaced above a support surface is disclosed. According to one aspect of the invention track members of a first bar section are S-shaped in cross-section so as to carry a second bar section thereon and thereby allowing the bar members of the bar sections to be uniform in length. According to another aspect a release mechanism comprises an abutting portion which is positioned beneath the bar sections to retain the sections across a window opening. The abutting portion is positioned horizontally outwardly of the bar sections such that the bar sections can extend to form a ladder beneath the window opening. According to another aspect the apparatus includes a window frame mounting arrangement cooperative with the obstructing position for resisting dismantling of the apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2016Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventors: Dean Rowley, Bryan Devloo
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Publication number: 20160333640Abstract: An acid tunneling system for forming lateral tunnels from a central wellbore. The acid tunneling system includes an acid tunneling tool having an acid injection nozzle which can be steered and oriented in response to downhole parameters that are detected and sent to surface in real time.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2015Publication date: November 17, 2016Applicant: Baker Hughes IncorporatedInventors: Silviu Livescu, Thomas J. Watkins
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Publication number: 20160333641Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus (10) for installing a wellbore (12) on a seabed (14). The apparatus includes a suction member (16) including a housing (17) defining a chamber (18). The housing (17) has an open end (20). The open end (20) defines a leading edge (22) for engagement with the seabed (14).The apparatus (10) includes a wellhead located (24) at an end opposite the open end (20) for engagement with a conduit (28). The conduit (28) is coupled to the housing (17). The conduit (28) extends from the wellhead means (24) through the chamber (18). When the wellbore (12) is installed on the seabed, the apparatus (10) provides a barrier or well barrier, which is capable of isolating and/or maintaining a wellbore pressure. The apparatus (10) allows for the installation of a wellhead (24) and/or a conduit (28) without the need of prior drilling and/or jetting operations at a wellbore site.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2015Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventor: Stuart ELLISON
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Publication number: 20160333642Abstract: A horizontal pipe ramming system includes a hydraulic crowd system. A hydraulic percussive hammer is mounted on a carriage that is urged forward by hydraulic cylinders acting between the carriage and an abutment. The continuity of crowd is enhanced by a compressive resilient assembly that releases its energy to the hammer to keep it in contact with the pipe after impact.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2015Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventors: Malcolm BACHAND, Shawn GAUNT, Richard BACHAND
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Publication number: 20160333643Abstract: Binder compositions for use in forming a bit body of an earth-boring bit include at least one of cobalt, nickel, and iron, and at least one melting point-reducing constituent selected from at least one of a transition metal carbide up to 60 weight percent, a transition metal boride up to 60 weight percent, and a transition metal silicide up to 60 weight percent, wherein the weight percentages are based on the total weight of the binder. Earth-boring bit bodies include a cemented tungsten carbide material comprising tungsten carbide and a metallic binder, wherein the tungsten carbide comprises greater than 75 volume percent of the cemented tungsten carbide material.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2016Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventors: Prakash K. Mirchandani, Jimmy W. Eason, James J. Oakes, James C. Westhoff, Gabriel B. Collins
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Publication number: 20160333644Abstract: A hammering and rotatable drill bit, which is meant for ground and rock drilling includes a hollow shaft having a hole that is adjusted to direct flushing air onto the drilling surface to the front of the drill bit and further from there towards the outer edge of the drill bit. the drill bit includes a drilling part which protrudes from the surface of the drill bit, functions as a drill point and drills the mid-area of the hole to be created wherein the mentioned part is adjusted to prevent the flushing flow from flowing directly through the mentioned hole located inside the shaft onto the drilling surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2015Publication date: November 17, 2016Applicant: Lehti Group OYInventors: Jukka Ahonen, Jussi Sammatti
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Publication number: 20160333645Abstract: A sucker rod for use in oil well production and a method for making the sucker rod are disclosed. The sucker rod comprises two end portions and a rod body between the two end portions. Each end portion comprises an end section, a shoulder section, a tool engagement section and a tapered enlargement section. The shoulder section, the tool engagement section and the tapered enlargement section are coated by an alloy coating (such as a corrosion-resistant Ni-based alloy). The rod body is coated by a non-metal coating (such as a corrosion-resistant polymer coating).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2015Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventor: Wei XIE
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Publication number: 20160333646Abstract: An assembly for use in a well, where the assembly includes a casing section, a modular carrier body, at least one securing ring, and at least one at least one port through the modular carrier body for connecting a compression fitting for at least one fiber optic line. The modular carrier body has a shape that can conform to the outer diameter of the casing section, and has a carrier body interior to house at least one fiber optic line, and a fiber optic line splicing assembly. At least one securing ring has a shape conformable to both the outer diameter of the casing section and a portion of a surface of the modular carrier body. The assembly can have two securing rings on either end of the modular carrier body as it is mounted to the casing.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2014Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventors: Gregory K. Olin, Michael Edwin Pollard, Brian Vandellyn Park
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Publication number: 20160333647Abstract: A conveyor apparatus (2), so-called injector head, for feeding e.g. continuous tubing (7) or coiled tubing through the conveyor apparatus (2), to and from a wellhead and a well below and related to use of well tools.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2015Publication date: November 17, 2016Applicant: Stimline ASInventor: Mads BJØRNENAK
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Publication number: 20160333648Abstract: A conveyor apparatus (2), so-called injector head, to enable feeding of e.g. continuous tubing (7) or coiled tubing through the conveyor apparatus (2), to and from a wellhead and a well below and related to use of well tools. The apparatus has an apparatus frame (21), a pair of oppositely located, co-operatively movable, segmented continuous belts (28; 29) installed in the frame (21), each belt comprising a plurality of interconnected gripper shoe carriers (30) carried and movable by means of a pair of continuous belt drive chains (31; 32).Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2015Publication date: November 17, 2016Applicant: Stimline ASInventor: Mads BJØRNENAK