Patents Issued in November 29, 2016
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Patent number: 9506553Abstract: The disclosure provides an improved shaft design. The design includes an elongated annular shaft body, having an outer surface and defining a hollow cavity, and a core insert disposed in the hollow cavity. The shaft body has one or more radial flow ports that align with at least one fluid conduit in the insert. A pin couples the insert to the shaft body to prevent rotation of the insert relative to the shaft body. The shaft and the insert can be of different materials, for example, such that the density of the insert is less than that of the shaft body.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2014Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: Deere & CompanyInventors: Kyle K. McKinzie, Alfred S. Smemo, Galen R. Love
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Patent number: 9506554Abstract: A rolling bearing includes rolling elements incorporated between an outer race and an inner race, a resin seal ring covering the opening of at least one end of the bearing space, and a filter covering an oil hole formed in the seal ring for capturing foreign matter contained in lubricating oil. The filter and the resin seal ring are integrated by insert molding. The filter and the seal ring are made of the same material. An annular lip portion, which is separate from the seal ring, is in contact with the outer race. An engaged portion provided on the radially inner side of the seal ring is engaged in a recess formed in the inner race such that, during thermal expansion of the seal ring, the engaged portion is engaged such that the seal ring is movable in the radial direction relative to the inner race.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2012Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: NTN CORPORATIONInventors: Katsunori Sone, Naota Yamamoto, Hiroyoshi Ito, Kiyoshige Yamauchi, Hiroyuki Miyazaki, Takashi Ito
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Patent number: 9506555Abstract: A hollow-type planet speed reducer includes a body. The body includes at least one driving gear driven by a power input source. The driving gear is connected to a transmission gear, and the transmission gear is connected to a first gear. Based on this, the output rotation speed can be reduced by the incorporation of the driving gear, the transmission gear and the first gear. Besides, a tubular member passes though the body and has an accommodating space to receive wires of the hollow-type planet speed reducer.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2014Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignees: Precision Machinery Research & Development Center, Delta Electronics, Inc.Inventors: Che Chien Chen, Jun Huang Lee, Han Pei Wang, Chin Hsiung Tsai, Chi Wen Chung
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Patent number: 9506556Abstract: The present invention provides separately adjustable right and left spring centering forces for the gearshift lever of manual automobile transmissions by locating individual coil springs to bear on separate spring biasing members extending from the shift lever ball with a separate spring force adjusting screw for each spring and further provides for relocating the gearshift lever of a non-original transmission with a horizontally keyed offset arm connecting the transmission gearshift stub shaft to the gearshift lever with vertical screw connections loaded in tension rather than bending or shear.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2015Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Inventor: Gray G. Fredrick
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Patent number: 9506557Abstract: A shifter assembly for a manual transmission includes a shifter housing, a shift lever and a gear blockout. The shift lever includes a shift plane select member configured to move to a first and second gear shift plane and a gear engagement member configured to move along the first and second gear shift plane to a first gear position. The shift plane select member and the gear engagement member are each operatively coupled to the transmission. The gear blockout is positioned within the shifter housing and configured to be selectively actuated to (i) block movement of the shift plane select member to the shift plane position thereby preventing the manual transmission from being shifted into first and second gears, and (ii) block movement of the gear engagement member to the first gear position thereby preventing the manual transmission from being shifted into first gear.Type: GrantFiled: June 18, 2014Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: FCA US LLCInventors: Robert A Benson, Lawrence K Laba, Eugene H Polan, Jr.
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Patent number: 9506558Abstract: A vehicle control system to prevent a vehicle stopped in the autonomous mode from being started undesirably is provided. The vehicle control system is configured to select an operating mode from an autonomous mode and a manual mode, and to select a drive range from a drivable range and a non-drivable range. A controller is configured to detect a fact that a door is opened, that a door lock is unlocked, or that a seatbelt is unfastened. If at least any of those facts is detected, the controller shifts the drive range to the non-drivable range or shifts the operating mode to the manual mode.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2016Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Tadashi Fujiyoshi, Kazumi Hoshiya, Yoshio Ito, Norimi Asahara, Seiji Kuwahara, Takahito Endo, Kazuya Arakawa
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Patent number: 9506559Abstract: A speed change ECU, in a case in which any one of a second speed to a fourth speed is established when the operation of the engine is stopped by an idle stop control, determines whether a rotation number of the engine is less than a synchronous rotation number of an input shaft that is defined based on a gear ratio (speed change ratio) ?1 at a first speed and a vehicle speed, in a case in which it is determined that the rotation number is equal to or greater than the synchronous rotation number, does not disengage any one of a brake, a clutch, and a clutch serving as a second engagement element, and in a case in which the rotation number is less than the synchronous rotation number, disengages any one of the brake, the clutch, and the clutch serving as the second engagement element.Type: GrantFiled: December 25, 2013Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: AISIN AW CO., LTD.Inventors: Kohei Tsuda, Keiichirou Kusabe
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Patent number: 9506560Abstract: An automatic transmission includes engagement mechanisms whose engagement states among the engagement mechanisms are changeable to achieve each of shift stages of the automatic transmission, a detector, and a determination device. The detector is configured to detect the engagement states of the engagement mechanisms. The determination device is configured to determine that abnormality has occurred in a case where the engagement states detected by the detector do not match a predetermined engagement state.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2015Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventors: Yuya Tachibanada, Yutaka Ishikawa
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Patent number: 9506561Abstract: A flow divider assembly for use with a hydraulic pump provides flow to separate drive motors for use in a vehicle or other application. A pair of flow divider motors may be mounted on a block and have a common axis of rotation. The ratio between the two may be controlled by adjustment of the angles of the respective thrust bearings of the flow divider motors. A valve may connect the outlet of one of the flow divider motors or the outlet of the other flow divider motor. passage to the second outlet passage. Additional bypass valves may be provided to permit direct connection between the hydraulic pump and the separate drive motors.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2014Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: Hydro-Gear Limited PartnershipInventor: Nathan W. Bonny
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Patent number: 9506562Abstract: A transmission having a plurality of tilting balls and opposing input and output discs provides an infinite number of speed combinations over its transmission ratio range. The transmission provides multiple powerpaths and can be combined with electrical components to provide motor/generator functionality, which reduces the overall size and complexity of the motor and transmission compared to when they are constructed separately. In one embodiment, rotatable components of a continuously variable transmission are coupled separately to an electrical rotor and to an electrical stator so that the rotor and stator rotate simultaneously in opposite directions relative to one another. In other embodiments, an electrical rotor is configured to transfer torque to or from a disc that is in contact with a plurality of speed adjusters, while an electrical stator is configured to transfer torque to a shaft that is operationally coupled to the speed adjusters via an idler.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2015Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: Fallbrook Intellectual Property Company LLCInventor: Donald C. Miller
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Patent number: 9506563Abstract: The vehicle can include a power transmission system for transmitting power of an internal combustion engine to drive wheels through transmissions and a parking brake system for restraining rotation of the drive wheels by engaging with a part of the power transmission system. The parking brake system for the vehicle can also include a parking drive mechanism which operates a restraining member, by turning of an input shaft of a shift drive mechanism for changing the shift position in the transmission, so as to restrain rotation of transmission gear shafts, and thereby establish a parking brake state. In the parking brake system, a shift cable connected to the input shaft is connected to a parking operation lever.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2014Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.Inventors: Toshimasa Mitsubori, Kazuhiro Norita
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Patent number: 9506564Abstract: A plurality of concave portion to be spaced apart from each other in a circumferential direction through a pillar portion is formed in an inner circumferential side of a side surface of a seal ring mounted in a shaft groove formed in an outer circumferential surface of a shaft. The concave portion including a deepest portion, and two inclined portions, connects the inclined portion positioned at an opposite side in a rotational direction and the adjacent pillar portion with a curved surface having a shape convex, and further, makes a width in the circumferential direction of the inclined portion of the rotational direction side smaller than a width in the circumferential direction of the inclined portion of the opposite side in the rotational direction.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2012Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: KABUSHIKI KAISHA RIKENInventors: Junya Nagai, Mika Saito, Tomoya Shibano
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Patent number: 9506565Abstract: A sealing unit for sealing a gap between a pair of surfaces, the apparatus comprising a nozzle for injecting sealant into the gap; two or more rollers; an endless track which passes round the rollers; and a curing device for directing energy into the gap to initiate cure of the sealant. The sealing unit is moved along the length of the gap. A sealant is injected into the gap from the nozzle and the track is rotated around the rollers as they are moved along the length of the gap. The track is pressed onto the first and second surfaces so the sealant in the gap is constrained by the track to lie substantially flush with the first and second surfaces. Energy is directed into the sealant with the curing device, the curing energy initiating cure of the sealant. The sealing unit is moved along the length of the gap at a rate such that the sealant becomes sufficiently cured when it is in contact with the track so that the track can be peeled away from the sealant as the track rotates round the second roller.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2014Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: AIRBUS OPERATIONS LIMITEDInventor: Jeremy Bradley
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Patent number: 9506566Abstract: Embodiments of a gas turbine engine including a finger-foil seal are provided, as are embodiments of a finger-foil seal. In one embodiment, the finger-foil seal includes an aerodynamic foil having a generally annular body through which a first opening is formed. A finger seal retention structure is disposed around the aerodynamic foil. A finger seal backing spring is coupled to the finger seal retention structure and extends radially inward therefrom to contact an outer circumference of the aerodynamic foil. A first anti-rotation pin extends radially from the finger seal retention structure and into the first opening formed in the aerodynamic foil to inhibit rotation of the aerodynamic foil during operation of the finger-foil seal.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2013Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.Inventors: Marshall Saville, Keith Alan Hurley, Joseph Yanof, Tina Hynes, David Waldman
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Patent number: 9506567Abstract: A thickness dimension of a peripheral edge of a seal element held by an inner brim wall portion of an outer case and an inner brim wall portion of an inner case is set to be larger than a thickness dimension of a remaining portion of the seal element, and a ring concave groove is formed on the peripheral edge of the seal element.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2015Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: MITSUBISHI CABLE INDUSTRIES, LTD.Inventor: Nobukazu Fujii
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Patent number: 9506568Abstract: A sealing element for sealing a cylindrical inner surface of a first machine component and a cylindrical outer surface of a second machine component includes an inner ring, an additional ring arranged coaxially to the inner ring, the additional ring being connected to a part of an outside lateral face of the inner ring, an outer ring arranged coaxially to the inner ring, and a sealing gap, which is formed by an external lateral face of the inner ring, an internal lateral face of the outer ring and an external lateral face and an end face of the additional ring and which in axial section through the common axis of the inner ring, the outer ring and the additional ring has a meandering profile.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2014Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: Paul Mueller GmbH & Co. KG UnternehmensbeteiligungenInventors: Manfred Elbacher, Andreas Radke
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Patent number: 9506569Abstract: Disclosed herein is an improved needle valve, where, in some preferred embodiments, the needle valve includes a stem having a ball linkage and a seat having a ball linkage housing. The ball linkage can be snap-fit to the seat, and the ball linkage and ball linkage housing cooperate to form a ball-and-socket joint. In some embodiments, an axis is formed at least in part by the stem, and the ball-and-socket joint allows rotation of the seat about the axis and inhibits rotation of the seat about another axis. A gap may be provided between the seat and the stem to accommodate deformation of the seat. Also disclosed herein is an improved needle valve, where, in some preferred embodiments, a stem and a handle are provided with mating geometry and a biased snap-fit mechanism to facilitate ease of assembly.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2010Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: Hayward Industries, Inc.Inventor: Gary A. Moren
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Patent number: 9506571Abstract: A cryogenic cam butterfly valve has a body that includes an axially extending fluid conduit formed there through. A disc lug is connected to a back side of a valve disc and has a circular bore that receives and is larger than a cam of a cam shaft. The valve disc is rotatable for a quarter turn within the body about a lug axis that is offset from the shaft axis. Actuating the cam shaft in the closing rotational direction first causes the camming side of the cam of the cam shaft to rotate the disc lug and the valve disc a quarter turn from the open position to the closed position. Further actuating causes the camming side of the cam shaft to translate the valve disc into sealed contact with the valve seat. Opening rotational direction of the cam shaft reverses these motions.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2014Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationInventor: Kenneth J. McCormack
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Patent number: 9506572Abstract: A flow regulating device 1 is provided which includes: a housing 10c including a pressure chamber 12 formed therein; a second housing 10b including a first space 22 formed therein; a valve element 31 which forms a closed state in which communication is shut off between an upstream flow channel 15 and a downstream flow channel 16, or an open state in which communication is provided between the upstream flow channel 15 and a downstream flow channel 16; a diaphragm 35 connected to the valve element 31; a guide member 42 connected to the diaphragm 35 which is movable in an axial direction of the valve element 31 with the movement of the valve element 31 while being in a state in which the guide member 42 is in contact with an inner circumferential surface of the pressure chamber 12.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2014Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: Surpass Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Kazuki Hirai
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Patent number: 9506573Abstract: A hydraulic valve for connecting a first fluid-conducting pressure line to a second fluid-conducting pressure line in an actuator for activating a high- or medium-voltage circuit breaker includes a housing with a first channel inlet for attachment to the first pressure line, and with a second channel inlet for attachment to the second pressure line, and a cavity situated between the first and the second channel inlet. The hydraulic valve includes a sealing body which can move in the cavity and has a circumference which is greater, at least at one point, than the respective circumference of openings adjoining the cavity, of the first and the second channel inlets. The sealing body is geometrically matched to the cross-section of these openings to completely seal the openings when seated. First and second spring elements connected to the sealing body project into the cavity in the relaxed state.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2015Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: ABB Schweiz AGInventors: Matthias Schmidt, Niko Robens
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Patent number: 9506574Abstract: A pressure regulator configured to regulate a working fluid by a pilot pressure, including: a spool valve mechanism having a spool; a biasing mechanism having a pilot-pressure chamber and a pilot piston, the biasing mechanism being configured to bias the spool toward the other end of the pressure regulator in its axial direction by a pressure of the working fluid in the pilot-pressure chamber; a counter biasing mechanism having a regulated-pressure chamber and a counter biasing piston, the counter biasing mechanism being configured to bias the spool toward one end of the pressure regulator in the axial direction by a pressure of the working fluid in the regulated-pressure chamber; and at least one of a first damping mechanism configured to damp a movement of the pilot piston and a second damping mechanism configured to damp a movement of the counter biasing piston.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2015Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventor: Hiroshi Isono
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Patent number: 9506575Abstract: Disclosed is a check valve disc including a disc flapper, the disc flapper formed with urethane, a flexing portion formed by the disc flapper, and a rigid portion including a sealing surface. Also disclosed is a check valve including a valve body, the valve body having an inlet end, an outlet end, and an inner surface defining an inlet cavity proximate the inlet end and an outlet cavity proximate the outlet end, and a check valve disc, the check valve disc including a disc flapper, the disc flapper formed with urethane.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2014Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: Mueller International, LLCInventors: Timothy Q. Fallon, George Robert Charles Bainbridge
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Patent number: 9506576Abstract: The present subject matter relates to check valve apparatuses and methods. In particular, the present subject matter relates to a flow control device that can be incorporated into a check valve. The flow control device can include a valve seat configured for positioning within an inlet of a check valve, the valve seat defining an opening, a plurality of flow routing vanes at least partially traversing the opening, and a disk movable between a first position and a second position in response to a fluid pressure. When the disk is in the first position, the disk blocks the opening of the valve seat, and when the disk is in the second position, the opening is substantially unobstructed. The flow routing vanes can function to smooth the flow of fluid into the valve, thereby reducing pressure drop, noise, erosion, corrosion, vibration, and cavitations.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2009Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: TITAN FLOW CONTROL, INC.Inventor: Ashvin D. Desai
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Patent number: 9506577Abstract: A safety valve device as for use with a compressed gas cylinder and/or a control valve comprising a housing unit, a plug with controlled bleed off channels bored into the plug, an actuator, and an actuating rod, which is designed to engage in the event that a control valve is severed from a compressed gas cylinder, at least partially sealing the opening formed in the compressed gas cylinder from the severing of the control valve, and achieving a safer, controlled bleed off of the compressed gas contained therein.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2014Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Inventor: Tilden C. Harris
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Patent number: 9506578Abstract: A pressure reducing solenoid valve according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes: a pump housing which has an inflow path and an outflow path; a coil which is provided at an upper side of the pump housing; and a pressure reducing operating unit which has an upper portion positioned in the coil, and a lower portion positioned in the pump housing, and allows a fluid to be discharged from the inflow path to the outflow path so as to reduce pressure.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2015Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: HYUNDAI MOBIS CO., LTD.Inventor: Jeonggeol Lee
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Patent number: 9506579Abstract: A height-adjustable drain fitting for a flushing tank comprises a drain valve housing, a valve body that can be lifted along an actuating axis so as to initiate flushing, an actuating unit that acts on the valve body and controls the movement of the valve body, an actuating member which acts on the actuating unit, an actuating element that acts on the actuating member and by element of which the actuating member can be actuated by the user, and a mounting element having a receptacle for mounting the actuating member. The mounting element is displaceable relative to the drain valve housing and is connected thereto for adjusting the height. The actuating member has the shape of an actuating rod and is designed so as to be height-adjustable.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2013Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: GEBERIT INTERNATIONAL AGInventor: Silvo Borsic
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Patent number: 9506580Abstract: An electronic control system configured to control a variable-configuration lay ramp of a pipeline laying vessel, to lay a pipeline on the bed of a body of water, is configured to: acquire data including data related to the configuration of the lay ramp, data related to the laying vessel, and data related to the forces transmitted by the lay ramp and the laying vessel to the pipeline; generate a plurality of step sequences to change the configuration of the lay ramp from a first to a second work configuration; and select a best step sequence as a function of the plurality of step sequences and the acquired data, so as to minimize the stress induced in the pipeline at each intermediate configuration between the first and second work configuration.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2013Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: SAIPEM S.P.A.Inventors: Stefano Bianchi, Federico Gaggiotti, Federico Formentini, Stefano Sovilla, Roberto Bruschi, Diego Lazzarin
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Patent number: 9506581Abstract: Retriever systems for marine geophysical survey cables. At least some of the illustrative embodiments are methods including causing a submerged sensor streamer to surface. The causing may be by moving a piston within a cylinder of a housing coupled to the sensor streamer, the moving of the piston responsive to pressure exerted on a face of the piston as the sensor streamer reaches or exceeds a predetermined depth, wherein the pressure exerted on the face of the piston overcomes a latching force tending to hold the piston in place at depths above the predetermined depth; and responsive to the piston overcoming the force that latches the piston releasing a ballast weight, wherein prior to the releasing the ballast weight is at least partially held in place based on position of the piston, and the releasing responsive to movement of the piston.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2016Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: PGS Geophysical ASInventors: Andre Stenzel, Youlin Hu, Troy L. McKey, III
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Patent number: 9506582Abstract: A drop-in loop hanger includes a U-shape portion or saddle for receiving an object to be supported, such as a pipe run, and an arm that guides the object to be supported into the U-shape portion. The hanger may include a moving portion that pivots at a hinge to allow entry of the object, then closes off the entryway to help retain the object within the hanger. The hanger may include a threaded portion for receiving a threaded rod, for example to mount the hanger from a ceiling or other structure or objects. The object may be placed in a series of already-installed hangers, for example placing a run of pipe in a series of hangers that support the pipe at different axial locations along the pipe.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2014Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: ERICO INTERNATIONAL CORPORATIONInventors: Scott E Anderson, Jeffrey A Wilson, Eric J Wilson
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Patent number: 9506583Abstract: In various embodiments, a tubular comprises a tubular outer sheath defining an inner void; one or more core elements or assemblies disposed within the inner void; and a substantially solid filler in various embodiments disposed within and substantially filling the inner void, where the filler is adapted to give the tubular hoop strength in a crush situation and comprises a polymer with a density of at least 1.0. In some embodiments, these core assemblies comprise an extruded polymer layer typically extruded about core elements in a single pass, fitting about them without a sharp edge and defining an outer shape. The resulting tubular can comprise multiple regions which, though substantially filled, are filled with differing fillers densities.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2014Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: OCEANEERING INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Stephen Owen Mast, Fraser Hynd Thomson, Rosianita Balena, Flavio Vasconcelos
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Patent number: 9506584Abstract: A hose line for a fluid, with an exterior support layer; a homogeneous barrier layer arranged within the support layer to prevent diffusion of the fluid; and an electrically conductive strip arranged on the internal side of the barrier layer to discharge electrical charges.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2015Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: VERITAS AGInventors: Marc Van Hooren, Bernd Stoschek, Wilfried Zuelch
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Patent number: 9506585Abstract: A flexible pipe body and method of producing a flexible pipe body are disclosed. The flexible pipe body includes a layer comprising a tape element formed from at least a first sub-layer sandwiched between two further sub-layers, wherein the first sub-layer has a lower density than at least one of the two further sub-layers.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2012Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: GE Oil & Gas UK LimitedInventor: Richard Alasdair Clements
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Patent number: 9506586Abstract: A pipe connection guide arrangement is adapted to align a first pipe section having a first flange with a second pipe section having a second flange. The arrangement includes a guide bar to be attached to the first pipe section in a manner in which the guide bar projects longitudinally beyond the first flange. Similarly, a guide funnel is to be attached to a second pipe section, wherein the guide funnel is adapted to receive and locate the guide bar to laterally align the first pipe section to the second pipe section. A stopper bar is provided on the guide bar forward of the first flange, wherein the stopper bar is adapted to abut against the guide funnel to longitudinally align the first pipe section.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2012Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Inventors: Garry Ray Van Heerden, Ian Tyndale-Biscoe
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Patent number: 9506587Abstract: A connector for connecting a pipe, such as a fuel pipe, to another fuel pipe or pipe terminal, having a first connector element including a first female sub-element and a concentric second female sub-element, a first seal seat positioned within the first female sub-element, a second seal seat positioned in the concentric second female sub-element, a first seal retained within the first seal seat, a second seal retained the second seal seat, and a second connector element providing a connection for a pipe at one end and connection to the first connector element at a second end.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2009Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: AIRBUS OPERATIONS LIMITEDInventor: David Petit
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Patent number: 9506588Abstract: A high-pressure bi-directional sealing system having outer support rings (30, 32), annular, axial seals (100, 300) between the outer support rings (30, 32), inner support rings (150, 160) located between the annular, axial seals (100, 300) and a redundant seal (200) that is located between the inner support rings (150, 160). The outer support rings (30, 32), the seals (100, 300), the inner support rings (150, 160) and the redundant seal (200) are located within a space between an outer tube (12) and an inner tube (14) that is telescopically disposed within the outer tube (12). The seals (100, 300) are oriented in opposite directions. Specifically, the opening of the seal (100) is facing in a first direction and the opening of the seal (300) is facing in a second direction that is opposite the first direction. This configuration enables the high-pressure bi-directional sealing system to handle pressure in both directions.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2013Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: American Seal and Engineering Company, Inc.Inventors: Craig Joseph Cronin, Mark William Armitage, Dallas Conway
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Patent number: 9506589Abstract: An apparatus and method for positioning a length of flexible tubing in alignment with the exhaust pipe of an automotive vehicle located in an enclosed space. The apparatus includes a length of flexible tubing having an adapter or boot at its inner end. The boot is adapted to be positioned in operative alignment with the exhaust pipe to receive the exhaust gases therefrom and to direct them through the length of flexible tubing. A suction cup is secured to the rear bumper of the vehicle in the vicinity of the end of the exhaust pipe and a length of cord is connected between the boot and the suction cup. The cord is tightened and retained in a tensioned condition by means of a gripping device or keeper. This causes the boot to be retained in an operatively aligned position relative to the exhaust pipe.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2013Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: Crushproof Tubing CompanyInventors: Vance M. Kramer, Jr., Jacob D. Altstaetter
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Patent number: 9506590Abstract: A coupler for a fluid system includes: a coupling device made of an inflexible polymeric material, the coupling device including a body defining a fluid passage therethrough that is connected to an aperture sized to receive a mating coupling device, the coupling device including a latch configured to move between an uncoupled state and a coupled state to couple the mating coupling device thereto; and a base made of a flexible polymeric material, the base including a flange member sized to be coupled to a bladder of the fluid hydration system, and the base including a receiving member sized to receive at least a portion of the coupling device. The base is overmolded over the coupling device to form the coupler, the coupler being fluid-tight.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2013Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: Colder Products CompanyInventors: Grant Armin Wilhelm, Dennis Daniel Downs, Mark F. Schmidt
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Patent number: 9506591Abstract: A self-restrained pipe joint system and method of assembly to connect two lengths of pipe in a mechanical joint, which maximizes the advantages of both restrained push-on joints as well as mechanical joints, as are known commonly in the art. The invention has application to long-run pipe lengths as well as to appurtenances, including fittings and connections. The gasket contains locking members that act to restrain separation upon the instance of any force tending to separate the connected pipe lengths.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2014Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: Mueller International, LLCInventors: Mikhail German, Jr., Leo W. Fleury, Jr.
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Patent number: 9506592Abstract: An apparatus for assembling or disassembling a pipe in a pipe holder, includes: a washer having a body having an annular portion and an extended portion having central bore passing therethrough, the body made of a memory material; a compression fitting for insertion into the pipe holder, the extended portion fitting in the compression fitting; and, a lock for insertion into the pipe holder. The lock is for moving the compression fitting to deform the annular portion against the holder if inserted to form a seal between the pipe, the compression fitting and the holder. The lock also is for allowing the annular portion to reform and move against the holder if the lock is removed such that the compression fitting may be removed if the lock is removed.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2011Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: Brass-Craft Manufacturing CompanyInventors: William Franklin Turnau, III, Joseph P. Schutte
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Patent number: 9506593Abstract: In various embodiments, fluid conduits such as high pressure hoses deployed in-between two sea-fairing vessels may be released during an emergency by using a rapid release emergency disconnect system as described herein, where the rapid release emergency disconnect system may engage with a hanger such as an industry standard frac hanger and be used in-line with fluid conduits such as high-pressure lines. Various skid embodiments are described which can be configured to interface with one or more of the described rapid release emergency disconnect systems.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2014Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: OCEANEERING INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Gary R. Spexarth, Richard Allan Myers, Kyle William Gebhardt, Jordan Ashley Carter
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Patent number: 9506594Abstract: A method is presented for joining a first pipe to the wall of a second pipe. The second pipe contains a first fluid. The first pipe has an open end and a closed end. The method includes abutting the open end of the first pipe against the wall of the second pipe to create an abutment, forming a fluid-tight seal around the abutment, filling the first pipe with a second fluid, and creating an opening in the wall of the second pipe by cutting a section of the wall of the second pipe enclosed by the abutment. The second fluid may have the same pressure as the first fluid.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2014Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignees: Yanbu Aramco Sinopec Refining Company Ltd. (YASREF), Power and Water Utility Company for Jubail and Yanbu (MARAFIQ)Inventors: Mathkar S. Alotaibi, Clarence P. Leu, Salman R. Almotairi, Salamah Al-Suraihi, Ali A. Almalki
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Patent number: 9506595Abstract: A fluid line including a pipe, a connector having a pipe connection, which is arranged on one end of the pipe, and an opening, and a heater arranged in an interior of the pipe. The heater includes a heater rod arranged to extend from the pipe into the pipe connection of the connector and out of the connector through the opening.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2012Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: NORMA GERMANY GMBHInventors: Carsten Eckardt, Stephan Mann, Marc Rastetter, Cameron Read, Knut Seibel
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Patent number: 9506596Abstract: The present invention is an improved method and assembly for repairing a pipe or the junction of two pipes, such as sewer pipes. The assembly includes a launcher device having a launcher device body, a launcher device opening disposed on the launcher device body, and a main bladder substantially surrounding the launcher device body. The main bladder includes an opening that substantially aligns with the launcher device opening. The assembly further includes an absorbent liner and a lateral bladder having a tubular lateral bladder body portion and a flange portion. The flange portion of the lateral bladder is attached to the exterior of the launcher device body. A method of using the assembly includes impregnating the liner with resinous material; inserting at least a portion of the liner into the lateral bladder; inflating the bladders; pressing the liner against the pipe; and allowing the resinous material to cure and harden.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2011Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: LMK Technologies, LLCInventor: Larry W. Kiest, Jr.
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Patent number: 9506597Abstract: Various systems are provided for a support structure. In one embodiment, a system comprises a support structure including a plurality of support legs, a first end of each support leg of the plurality of support legs coupled to a respective cylinder head of a plurality of cylinder heads mountable to an engine block, the plurality of support legs configurable to support an exhaust aftertreatment system.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2014Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: James Edward Arner, Paul Lloyd Flynn, Shishir Tiwari, Shashi Kiran
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Patent number: 9506598Abstract: A support system includes a stand having a first vertical member and a second adjacent vertical member; a first horizontal member and a second adjacent horizontal member; a first pole and a second pole extending from the second horizontal member; a first leg and a second leg extending from the first vertical member and the second vertical member; a first hook and a second hook extending from the second horizontal member; a sign removably attached to the first hook and the second hook; and an object, having a body; a first locking member configured to extend within the body and configured to engage with the first pole; and a second locking member configured to extend within the body and configured to engage with the second pole.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2016Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Inventor: April Zotz
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Patent number: 9506599Abstract: A display device is provided, the display device comprises a housing and a support stand for supporting the housing, and a mounting seat is provided on the housing. The display device further comprises a rotating component, the rotating component comprises a connecting piece and a hanging piece rotationally connected with the connecting piece, the connecting piece is fixed on the support stand, and the hanging piece is detachably mounted on the mounting seat.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2014Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignees: BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO., LTD., K-TRONICS (SU ZHOU) TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventor: Jen Sheng Lin
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Patent number: 9506600Abstract: The invention discloses a guide rail for solar mounting, comprising a main body; the main body is provided with a first slotted rail on the top, a nut rail on one sidewall, and a second slotted rail on the other sidewall; the first slotted rail has an upward opening; the second slotted rail has an opening perpendicular to that of the first slotted rail and with the back against the main body; the nut rail has an opening perpendicular to that of the first slotted rail and with the back against the main body; the second slotted rail has an opening opposite to that of the nut rail. The guide rail for solar mounting can be fixed in diversified ways, i.e, by an outer-hexagonal part or a fixture block, meeting operating requirements under different conditions.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2015Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: JIANGSU CHIKO SOLAR CO., LTD.Inventor: Jinbei Li
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Patent number: 9506601Abstract: An adapter device for radiation protective garments includes a user engagement unit that is interposed between a lower member and an upper member via a connector. The lower member includes a generally curved main body having one or more shafts extending upward. The user engagement unit includes an upper shoulder strap having one or more shaft apertures. The upper member includes a generally curved main body having one or more shaft apertures and a protrusion extending from the top surface of the upper member. The lower member, upper member and user engagement unit are functionally secured by shaft connectors.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2015Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Inventor: George Monir
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Patent number: 9506602Abstract: A lubricator pump adjuster for use with a lubricator pump having a piston housed in a pump body and a rocker connected to the piston. The lubricator pump adjuster comprises a mounting fitting attachable to the pump body and a housing disposed on the mounting fitting. An actuator is disposed in the housing and connectable to the rocker, whereby activation of the actuator causes the rocker to move, thereby adjusting the stroke of the piston. The actuator is a rotary actuator with an output shaft. The lubricator pump adjuster includes a cam faced member attached to the output shaft, and a plunger in contact with the cam faced member that is connectable to the rocker. The cam faced member may include a spiral-ramped surface.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2012Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: COMPRESSOR PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL LLCInventor: Lee Alexander
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Patent number: 9506603Abstract: One illustrative embodiment includes materials and devices including an integrated hydrogen storage structure including a plurality of continuously connected thermally conductive elongated members, the elongated members including continuously connected openings between the elongated members; and, a metal hydride material contacting the elongated members and disposed within the connected openings and surrounding the elongated members.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2012Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLCInventors: Wen Li, John J. Vajo, Alan J. Jacobsen, Mei Cai, Martin P. Sulic