Patents Issued in December 1, 2016
  • Publication number: 20160348334
    Abstract: A parking stand for a detachable front loader assembly including a support leg pivoted to a boom, which is able to pivot between an extended and a retracted position. A set of parallel struts engage a locking plate, which is attached to the support leg. Being engaged within locking mechanism divots, the support leg is secured within an optimally extended position. Extending the parking stand support leg into a parking configuration is achieved by way of a series of semi-automated actions that are triggered and propelled by way of hydraulic movement of a loader's boom and bucket. Such semi-automated actions include unlocking, extending, and securing the support leg. Retraction of the support leg is similarly executed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2015
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventors: Ignacio Alonso Martinez, Jose Rene Liñan, Damien Faivre
  • Publication number: 20160348335
    Abstract: A hydraulic driving system includes first to third liquid-pressure pumps and control valves. The first boom control valve is connected to the first hydraulic pump, and the second arm control valve and the first bucket control valve are connected to the second liquid-pressure pump. Further, the turning control valve and the second bucket control valve are connected to the third hydraulic pump. When a pilot pressure XAk0 is output from a bucket operating device while a turning operation is performed, a command switching device outputs a pilot pressure XAk1 to the first bucket control valve. When the pilot pressure XAk0 is output from the bucket operating device while the turning operation is performed, the command switching device outputs a pilot pressure XAk2 to a second bucket control valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2015
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Applicant: KAWASAKI JUKOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Akihiro KONDO, Makoto ITO, Kazuto FUJIYAMA
  • Publication number: 20160348336
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus for performing automatic positioning of a haulage vehicle. One method includes receiving, with a controller, an input representing selection of a selection mechanism. The method also includes, in response to receiving the input, determining, with the controller, a current position of a bucket of the haulage vehicle, and retrieving, with the controller, a predetermined carry position from a memory. The method also includes comparing, with the controller, the current position of the bucket to the predetermined carry position, and, when the current position of the bucket differs from the predetermined carry position, automatically controlling, with the controller, an actuator to move the bucket to the predetermined carry position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2016
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventors: William A. Dorsett, James B. Dillinger, Michael John Lyten, Marcus N. Barr, Bradley Maxwell Neilson, Don F. Owings
  • Publication number: 20160348337
    Abstract: Systems, methods, devices, and computer readable media for controlling the operation of an industrial machine including one or more components. A method of controlling the industrial machine includes determining a position of at least one of the one or more components of the industrial machine during a digging operation, determining a hoist bail pull setting based on the position of the at least one of the one or more components and a relationship between component position and hoist bail pull, and setting a level of hoist bail pull to the hoist bail pull setting. The level of hoist bail pull early in the digging operation is greater than the level of hoist bail pull later in the digging operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2016
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventors: Joseph Colwell, William Powers, John Burant
  • Publication number: 20160348338
    Abstract: A one piece three-sided hardened steel boot tip for a distal end upper jaw tang of a heavy duty demolition shear having a upper movable shear jaw with a shear tip or tang, a shear side and a guide side pivotally connected to a lower fixed or movable shear jaw with a shear blade side, a guide side, a distal tie plate and a recess therebetween. The tang has a front edge, side faces with apertures therethrough, a top seat, a rear seat and a bottom seat. The boot tip has a front wall seated on the tang front edge and a right sidewall with an indexing hub seated on the shear side tang face, rear seat and the top seat. A bottom wall of the boot tip is seated on the tang bottom seat forming a shear punching edge between the front wall and the bottom wall. A sidewall is connected to the tang bottom and front walls with a shearing edge between the side and bottom walls. A side plate with an indexing hub is seated on the guide side tang face, the top seat and the rear seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2016
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Applicant: Exodus Machines, Inc.
    Inventors: Ross Denny Christenson, Gregory Paul Bacon, Bruce Edward Bacon
  • Publication number: 20160348339
    Abstract: An adjustable shimable indexable shear tip for a distal end tang of a heavy duty demolition shear having a upper movable shear jaw with a shear side and a guide side pivotally connected to a lower shear jaw with a shear blade side, a guide side, a distal tie plate and a recess therebetween. The tang has side faces with apertures therethrough, a top seat, a rear seat and a bottom seat. The adjustable shimable shear tip has a two-sided shear tip section with a sidewall and a bottom wall that is adapted to be seated on one of the side tang faces, the top seat, the rear seat and the bottom seat. The bottom wall is formed with the sidewall at a shear edge and is adapted to be seated on the tang bottom seat with a leading shear punching edge. A side plate is adapted to be seated on the other tang side face, the top seat, the rear seat with another shear edge along the bottom wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2016
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Applicant: Exodus Machines, Inc.
    Inventors: Ross Denny CHRISTENSON, James Donald CAMPBELL, Bruce Edward BACON
  • Publication number: 20160348340
    Abstract: A construction machine is characterized by including: a track structure 10; a swing structure 20 provided on the track structure 10 in a swingable manner; swing motors 25, 27 that drive and swing the swing structure; a boom 31 connected to the swing structure 20; a boom cylinder 32 that moves the boom 31 vertically; a swing operation system 72 that instructs a swing operation of the swing structure 20; a boom operation system 78 that instructs a vertical movement of the boom 31; a detector 74d that detects a bottom pressure of the boom cylinder 32; and a controller 80 that reduces swing speed of the swing structure 20 according to a signal from the detector 74d with respect to a reference swing speed according to a signal of the swing operation, while signals of the swing operation and a boom raising operation are being inputted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2015
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Applicant: Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tomoaki KANETA, Kouji ISHIKAWA, Hidetoshi SATAKE, Shinya IMURA
  • Publication number: 20160348341
    Abstract: The present invention provides an outrigger and dozer control device of a construction machine which includes one or more outriggers and one or more dozers, the device comprising: an actuator which drives outriggers or dozers of a vehicle; a first key input means which can select one of an outrigger set and a dozer set; a second key input means which can specifically select an outrigger or a dozer; a screen display unit which displays a selected outrigger or dozer while a specific outrigger or a dozer is being selected by the first key input means and the second key input means; and a control unit which receives a selection of an outrigger and a dozer from the first key input means and the second input means and controls an actuator of each selected outrigger and each selected dozer. The present invention simplifies the equipment operation environment for a worker and makes the equipment operation more convenient and easier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2014
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Applicant: VOLVO CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AB
    Inventor: Ji-Eun Kim
  • Publication number: 20160348342
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a hydraulic system of construction machinery and a method of controlling the hydraulic system. The hydraulic system of construction machinery and the method of controlling the hydraulic system according to the present disclosure assign a weighted value for each operation, preliminarily distribute a (available torque that can be used) value that an engine can provide, through torque weighted values for each operation, and calculate surplus torque and deficient torque by comparing a preliminary distributable torque value to required torque. The surplus torque is provided for an operation in which torque is deemed to be deficient. Thus, the hydraulic system of construction machinery and the method of controlling the hydraulic system according to the present disclosure can sufficiently use available torque that can be used so that an operator can achieve a desired level of performance during the operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 24, 2014
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventors: Seung Bum YOO, Woo Yong JUNG
  • Publication number: 20160348343
    Abstract: Operation is performed in any one of a first mode that information about the position detected by a position detection apparatus is output as position information related to the position of a work machine, a second mode that information about a position obtained by using both of a particular point as a reference of the work machine obtained before a position determination becomes abnormal and operation information detected by a status detection apparatus is output as the position information, and a third mode that the position information is not output, and when the position determination is normal, operation is performed in the first mode, and when the position determination is abnormal and the work machine is static status, operation is performed in the second mode, and when the position determination is abnormal and the work machine is in a non-static status, operation is performed in the third mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2015
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Applicant: Komatsu Ltd.
    Inventors: Yasuo Kanemitsu, Yoshiki Kami
  • Publication number: 20160348344
    Abstract: A button and a foot pedal control a water conservation device for a shower. The device controls are provided to manage water flow by controlling a battery-powered electric valve. The foot pedal and its connecting cable are easily detached and removed when not in use. The button, when pushed, causes the water to flow for 15 seconds or until the foot pedal is pressed. The period of 15 seconds may be adjusted by the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2015
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventor: Dan Roman
  • Publication number: 20160348345
    Abstract: In order to front mount the faucet assembly on the sink, the connectors that are secured to the inlet ports are passed through enlarged openings in the splash board and the body of the faucet assembly is secured to the splash board via the brackets After positioning gaskets in place, the housing is moved over the body and dropped into place with the externally threaded ends of the cylindrical chambers and outlet port protruding through three circular openings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2016
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventors: James Rowland, Brion Gompper, Jon Dale Hoppe
  • Publication number: 20160348346
    Abstract: A clamping device for mounting a sink to a counter includes a clamp having a clamp body and a binding spring, a binding lip for insertion through a first slot in the bottom surface of the countertop adjacent to the sink, the clamp and binding lip connected to the clamp body and extending away therefrom at least partially over an edge of the sink, and a clamp screw for insertion through a first opening in the clamp body and against a solid portion of the binding spring interposed between the clamp screw and the edge of the sink.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2014
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventor: David Smith
  • Publication number: 20160348347
    Abstract: A universal valve adaptor for toilet fill-valves is placed within a toilet tank and connected to a water source outside the toilet tank. The top end of the system has a threaded profile to mate a toilet fill-valve and the bottom end has a threaded profile to mate a water supply line. An internal valve contained within the lower non-separated portion of the body controls water flow through the body. The internal valve allows water flow to occur while coupled and open, with an automatic shut-off when the separated top end is detached. The internal valve is actuated by an axial profile on the separable top end which forces and displaces a plunger located within the lower non-separated portion of the body. The separable top end allows a new or replacement toilet fill-valve to be installed without further disassembly or impact on associated connections and related parts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2015
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventors: William Gardetto, Olvie L. Randolph
  • Publication number: 20160348348
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a non-soluble and non-removable applicator for applying self-adhesive composition onto the wall of sanitary elements, preferably a toilet basin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2014
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Applicant: EURVEST SA
    Inventors: Agnieszka SIKORSKA, Alain LUCIANI, Jean KLIMIS, Estelle BERTIGNON
  • Publication number: 20160348349
    Abstract: A system mounted on a sanitary ware product surface includes a hygienic additive which provides a hygienic environment in the closet bowl by providing dosage adjusted flow of the hygienic additive into the closet bowl. A method is also disclosed for providing the hygiene of the closet bowl by this system during washing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2014
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventors: Süleyman Vedat SARIGÖL, Hatice TÜRKÖZ, Nihat BALTACI, Recep HOCAOGLU
  • Publication number: 20160348350
    Abstract: In a system and method for retaining or detaining a fluid beneath a ground surface, a plurality of modules, each having at least one vertically disposed side portion supporting a horizontally disposed roof are provided. The plurality of modules, each being in fluid communication, either directly or indirectly, with each of the other modules, are arranged in an assembly having a plurality of rows and columns. Each of the rows and columns contain at least one flow obstructer such that fluid flow through each of the rows and columns is circuitous.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2016
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventors: Kurt A. Burkhart, SR., Ronald E. Burkhart, SR.
  • Publication number: 20160348351
    Abstract: System for and method to control and improve throughput of liquid in a sewer system is provided for. The present invention is provided for by using a full current solution, by utilizing a generally gas free column of sewer pipes, which again is provided by using valves to keep the sewer pipes filled with liquid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2014
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventor: Asle JOHNSEN
  • Publication number: 20160348352
    Abstract: A drain assembly for providing a drain in a floor. The drain assembly includes a drain conduit, a strainer and an adaptor. The drain conduit has an inner surface that defines a fluid flow path and an outer surface. The strainer is disposed above the drain conduit and has openings in fluid communication with the fluid flow path of the drain conduit. The adaptor may be securable in the drain conduit and may be connected to the strainer. Prior to securing the adaptor in the drain conduit, a position of the adaptor in the drain conduit may be moveable to allow atop surface of the strainer to be substantially aligned with the floor. A method of assembly is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2016
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventor: Eric G. Hull
  • Publication number: 20160348353
    Abstract: A portable rock filter is described as a tool for use in erosion control and inlet protection. The filter is comprised of a double wrap of PVC coated wire mesh around a core of graded rocks. The portable rock filter may be used for inlet protection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2015
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventor: John Russell Combs
  • Publication number: 20160348354
    Abstract: A ventilation system and a method for producing the ventilation system are provided. The ventilation system includes an air vent including an entangled core and a separation layer formed on a side of the entangled core. The entangled core includes air space. A method for producing the ventilation system includes bonding the entangled core to a surface of the separation layer to form an air vent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2016
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Applicant: BONAR INC.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Scott Denton, Lori Curtiss HASCHER, Allan WINGFIELD
  • Publication number: 20160348355
    Abstract: The subject apparatus is designed to facilitate the installation of blown insulation during construction of building assemblies. In a typical embodiment, there is provide a length or strip of friction clip configured to provide a tight grip along the outer surface of a framing member such as a stud, thereby maintaining tension on a masking film or web thereby affixed to an array of studs. The masking film arrayed in such manner thereby defines a plurality of voids or cavities which may thereafter be filled with blown insulation and then finished with wall paneling. The friction clips are designed to complement conventional framing members. Thus, one embodiment described below is suitable for a solid stud such as lumber or polymer; other embodiments are designed to be affixed to steel light framing members such as C-studs and similar profiles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2016
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventors: James Stephen Millhouse, Michael James Furman
  • Publication number: 20160348356
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a halogen free roof system is described. The roof system includes a structural deck that is positioned above joists or other support members. Polyisocyanurate foam insulation is positioned atop the structural deck. The polyisocyanurate foam insulation has an isocyanate index greater than 200 and includes a polyisocyanurate core having a halogen free fire retardant. A water proof membrane is positioned atop the polyisocyanurate foam insulation. The polyisocyanurate core is able to form a sufficiently stable char when exposed to flame conditions such that the polyisocyanurate core is able to pass the ASTM E-84 test.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2016
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventors: Malay Nandi, Lance Wang, Jawed Asrar
  • Publication number: 20160348357
    Abstract: A framing accessory at least a portion of which comprises a fire resistant material. In some embodiments, a first portion of the framing accessory comprises fire resistant material, while a second portion comprises non-fire resistant material. In other embodiments, the entire framing accessory may be made of fire resistant material. The framing accessory may be formed, such as by molding, injection molding, extrusion, or co-extrusion, as a single, unitary structure. In one embodiment, the framing accessory may comprise a control joint, wherein the central portion of the control joint comprises fire resistant material. In another embodiment, the framing accessory may comprise a cap installed between a header track and a ceiling as part of a fire-rated wall assembly. The cap may comprise a U-shaped profile and the header track may be received within an interior cavity of the cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2016
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventors: Jeremy Ryan Smith, Gregg Allan Stahl, Adam J. Shoemaker
  • Publication number: 20160348358
    Abstract: A privacy screen apparatus can include a body having a plurality of elongated recesses and between elongated pillow regions. The pillow regions can have a larger width than the recesses. In some embodiments, the body can be configured to bend about the elongated recesses to different configurations. A plurality of stand elements can be connected to the bottom of the body to permit the body to be free standing. In other embodiments, a plurality of connectors can be connected to the body for connecting the body to an article of furniture, such as a tabletop or a desktop.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2016
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventors: Masamichi Udagawa, Sigrid Moeslinger, Joseph A. DeLiso, Adam Deskevich, James Harrison McKenzie
  • Publication number: 20160348359
    Abstract: A partitioning wall module of a partitioning wall for covering an opening in a building structure includes a module frame made from at least two vertical profiles and at least two horizontal profiles. One covering panel is attached on both sides to the module frame. Each of the horizontal profiles includes a contacting section disposed at each end, which is in attaching contact with one counter-contacting section of a vertical profile in a sectionwise positive attaching contact for attaching the horizontal profiles to the vertical profiles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2016
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventor: Jan-Gerd BEHRENS
  • Publication number: 20160348360
    Abstract: A data center includes a floor that supports rack computing systems and walls that enclose a computing room. The computing room holds the rack computing systems. One of the walls is a movable wall. The movable wall translates relative to the other walls to increase or decrease the size of the computing room.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2016
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: BROCK ROBERT GARDNER, MICHAEL PHILLIP CZAMARA
  • Publication number: 20160348361
    Abstract: An interface for mounting interchangeable components and systems and methods implementing the same, including reconfigurable modular wall systems having a plurality of different types of interchangeable wall modules with different types of compatible connection components, each connection component being configured to align with another connection component at an interface to form an interface connection for securing the connection components together with one or more universal connection interface members. The interface is configured for on-demand reconfiguration without laborious alteration to aspects of the walls system, modules, and components thereof. Reconfiguration of modules is facilitated by removing the universal connection interface member from the interface connection, thereby releasing the attachment mechanism and allowing rearrangement of the module(s). Replacement of the universal connection interface member secures the reconfigured modules in place in the rearranged wall system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2015
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Applicant: DIRTT Environmental Solutions, LTD.
    Inventors: Geoff Gosling, Mogens F. Smed, Patrick John Harris
  • Publication number: 20160348362
    Abstract: A telescopic element for a displaceable partitioning wall, includes a solid wall section for partially covering an opening in a building structure, and a telescopic section for covering a manoeuvring gap between the solid wall section and the building structure, The telescopic element, further includes an adjusting mechanism for deploying the telescopic section into a covering position covering the manoeuvring gap and a deployment of sealing lips of the solid wall section for sealing against the building structure. The adjusting mechanism includes an input shaft for receiving an adjusting movement and a distribution gearbox for the divided transmission of the adjusting movement to an upper telescopic gearbox and to a lower telescopic gearbox for deploying of the telescopic section. The two telescopic gearboxes each include a transmitting section for the transmission of the adjusting movement to an upper sealing gearbox and to a lower sealing gearbox, respectively, for deploying the sealing lips.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2016
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventor: Olaf LÜTTMANN
  • Publication number: 20160348363
    Abstract: A partitioning wall element for a partitioning wall installation includes a telescoping element, which is deployable in a horizontal direction. The telescoping element includes a pressure beam and a screening profile, wherein the screening profile is retained in or at the pressure beam. The screening profile includes at least one first screening holding component, which, in particular in a latching manner, cooperates with at least one corresponding pressure beam holding component of the pressure beam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2016
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventor: Thomas LANWEHR
  • Publication number: 20160348364
    Abstract: A stay-in-place lining is provided for lining a structure fabricated from concrete. The lining comprises a plurality of panels connectable via complementary connector components on their longitudinal edges. Each panel comprises a first connector component on a first longitudinal edge thereof and a second (complementary) connector component on a second longitudinal edge thereof. The lining comprises at least one edge-to-edge connection between the first connector component of a first panel and the second connector component of a second panel, the edge-to-edge connection comprising a protrusion of the first panel extended into a receptacle of the second panel through a receptacle opening. The receptacle is shaped to prevent removal of the protrusion from the receptacle and the receptacle is resiliently deformed by the extension of the protrusion into the receptacle to thereby apply a restorative force to the protrusion to maintain the edge-to-edge connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2016
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventors: George David RICHARDSON, Semion KRIVULIN, Zi Li FANG
  • Publication number: 20160348365
    Abstract: A support structure may have a base having surfaces including a top, a bottom, a front, a rear and sides. A first top slot may be formed in the top and may extend at least partially between the front and the rear. A second top slot may be formed in the top and may extend at least partially between the sides. In addition, a bottom slot may be formed in the bottom. A system for attic storage can include an attic having attic joists. A plurality of support structures, each comprising a base, may be mounted to the attic joists. At least two conventional lumber studs may be included and may extend between adjacent ones of the bases. In addition, a plurality of lumber panels may be mounted to at least one of the bases and the lumber studs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2016
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventors: Andrew Clyde BRANDT, David M. PACANA, Michael J. Lembo
  • Publication number: 20160348366
    Abstract: A panel includes structural studs, each of the structural studs includes a central longitudinal axis, a baseplate, and a sidewall extending from the baseplate, and tabs punched out of the sidewall, each of the tabs including a tab leg that is connected to the sidewall at one end of the tab leg, and that projects outwardly from the sidewall, and a tab foot extending from the tab leg and curving in a direction that is toward a plane extending perpendicular to the central longitudinal axis through the one end of the tab leg, and away from a hole in the sidewall created by the tab being punched out of the sidewall, wherein the hole is defined by a base side and a top side, the base side has a greater length than the top side, and the tab leg the extends from the base side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2016
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Applicant: HI-TECH TILT INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, INC.
    Inventors: Jose Medina, Kenneth Valls, John Valle, Abdiel Guajardo
  • Publication number: 20160348367
    Abstract: The present invention is predicated upon the provision of systems and methods for reinforcement of a structural member. More particularly, the present invention is predicated upon unique carrier configurations and application of reinforcing material thereto. In one configuration, the application of reinforcing material is achieved without the use of fasteners, adhesives, or both, for placement, locating and restrictive movement of the reinforcing material onto the carrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2016
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventors: Dean J. Schneider, Joseph L. Bolton
  • Publication number: 20160348368
    Abstract: Pre-fabricated components such as beams, beam nodes, floor panels, wall panels, and roof panels are useful for constructing buildings such as houses. In some cases, conservation of materials, ease of construction, and superior structural integrity appear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2015
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Applicant: Fine and Small Homes LLC
    Inventors: Nicholas C. Godfrey, Taylor Thompson, Brantley M. Green, William Bradford Boyd, JR.
  • Publication number: 20160348369
    Abstract: Pre-fabricated components such as beams, beam nodes, floor panels, wall panels, roof beams, ceiling posts, and roof panels are useful for constructing buildings such as houses. In some cases, conservation of materials, ease of construction, and superior structural integrity appear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2015
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Applicant: Fine and Small Homes LLC
    Inventors: Nicholas C. Godfrey, Taylor Thompson, Brantley M. Green, William Bradford Boyd, JR.
  • Publication number: 20160348370
    Abstract: Composite tube assemblies comprising a composite tube comprising a distal end having a first conical section and a second conical section, wherein a distal end of the first conical section is in contact with a proximal end of the second conical section having the same outer diameter as the distal end of the first conical section, wherein a proximal end of the first conical section and a distal end of the second conical section have a smaller outer diameter than the distal end of the first conical section, a locking ring disposed around the first conical section, an end fitting disposed around the second conical section, wherein the end fitting is coupled to the locking ring, and a retaining ring circumferentially disposed around the locking ring are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2016
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Applicant: Goodrich Corporation
    Inventor: Rony Giovanni Ganis
  • Publication number: 20160348371
    Abstract: A profile system for fixing coverings, in particular roof sealing sheets, including at least one first fixing profile, at least one second fixing profile, wherein the first and the second fixing profiles each have a fixing flange, a first end section and a second end section, as well as at least one connecting clip for the detent reception of both the first end section of the first fixing profile and also the detent reception of the second end section of the second fixing profile in such a way that the first and the second fixing profiles form a common composite profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2016
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Applicant: SIKA TECHNOLOGY AG
    Inventors: Roland STULIER, Armin NÄF, Felix WEISS, Robert BUFF
  • Publication number: 20160348372
    Abstract: A mounting assembly for a membrane roof has a metal base plate coated on both sides with material compatible to heat weld, a plurality of openings spaced around an outer periphery, one further hole within the pattern having a bolt passing upward through the hole, and a first sheet of roofing membrane material having length and width dimensions smaller than those of the metal base plate, heat welded over the bolt head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2016
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Applicant: Platinum Roofing, Inc.
    Inventor: William Edwin Shevlin
  • Publication number: 20160348373
    Abstract: A gutter assembly includes a gutter that may be attached to an eave of a roof thereby facilitating the gutter to capture a fluid from the roof. The gutter has a bottom side and the bottom side is positionable in an open position. Thus, the bottom side releases debris from the gutter thereby facilitating the gutter to be cleaned of the debris. A cord is attached to the bottom side such that the cord may be urged downwardly thereby positioning the bottom side in the open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2015
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventor: Thomas Merrill
  • Publication number: 20160348374
    Abstract: A snow removal device is disclosed for removing snow from a roof surface. The device includes a multi-angled tool comprising a plurality of panels. The panels include a first panel portion configured to dig into the snow, a second panel portion connected to a trailing edge of the first panel portion, the second panel portion being angled to compact a small amount of snow between the tool and the roof surface, and a third panel portion connected to a trailed edge of the second panel portion, the third panel portion being configured to slide over the compacted small amount of snow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2016
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventor: Earl Senchuk
  • Publication number: 20160348375
    Abstract: The invention relates to a modular metal covering for buildings, consisting of successive metal sheets (1) which are interconnected by means of joining corresponding bends in the edges thereof, said connections being supported and fastened on supports (2), a lower groove (6) determining the bending of the edges of the metal sheets (1), wherefrom a vertical section extends, ending in a downward-oriented upper break, wherefrom one of the bends extends upwards, successively determining a bowed wing (9), a horizontal section (10) and a vertical section (11), while the other bend extends from the upper break with a wing (12) defining a domed shape; each support (2) comprising a body in the form of a column which determines structures to which said bends of the metal plates (1) are fitted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2015
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Applicant: Guives Girona, S.A.
    Inventor: Miquel LLAPART RAMOS
  • Publication number: 20160348376
    Abstract: This specification describes a tray substrate for tile flooring that can be used in narrow grout line modular floating tile assemblies. The tray is preferably made of plastic and has vertical tray edges around the top of the tray substrate with upward and downward tabs protruding from the sides of the tray substrate wherein some of the tabs are at least partially recessed under the surface of the tray.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2016
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Applicant: CoMc, LLC
    Inventor: Yu Lin TANG
  • Publication number: 20160348377
    Abstract: A support pedestal for adjustably supporting a building surface component above a fixed surface and including a base member having a base plate that is configured to be placed upon a surface, a support member having a support plate that is configured to support at least one building surface component, and an adjustment apparatus interconnecting the base member and the support member that facilitates adjustment of each of the base member and support member relative to the other of the base member and the support member in numerous manners. The adjustment apparatus includes a first connector receivable in a first receiver attached to and extending away from one of the base plate or support plate, a second connector attachable to the other of the base plate or support plate, and a shaft threadably interconnecting the base and support connectors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2015
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventors: William E. Kugler, Stephen J. Knight, III
  • Publication number: 20160348378
    Abstract: A decking system comprises a plurality of deck planks interconnected such that at least 60% of a surface of the deck plank system comprises openings to allow pass through of at least one of an environmental condition, such as, air, sunlight, rain, etc. The deck plank openings result from a plurality of evenly spaced parallel rib elements that span across from one side of the deck plank to the other side, wherein the spacing between the rib elements provides the pass through openings, and the rib elements are fixed and supported in their orientation by a plurality of rib spacers and U-shaped support tabs between the rib elements. The openings adjacent a first and second length side, comprise a plurality of regularly spaced, recessed fastening supports within them. The deck planks also comprise a plurality of inter-locking tabs at an external perimeter to facilitate assembly of the deck plank system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2015
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventor: Clark B. Stahl
  • Publication number: 20160348379
    Abstract: A novel environmental wood laminate flooring and a method for forming the same are provided. The flooring includes a base board layer and a stacked structure adhered to a top surface of the base board layer, wherein the stacked structure comprises a wear-resistant layer, a wood veneer layer and a layer of glue-soaked paper which are stacked successively from top to bottom, and wherein the layer of glue-soaked paper is dip-dyed with different shades of colors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2016
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventor: Binbin Liu
  • Publication number: 20160348380
    Abstract: A flooring material having a textile pad substructure with a density of greater than 10 pounds per cubic foot is provided. The textile pad has reinforcement and binding fibers. The binding fibers are thermoplastic and are used to bind the reinforcement fibers together. The pad is created by heating and compressing a fibrous textile batt so that it has a density of greater than 13 pounds per cubic foot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2016
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventor: Chad A. Collison
  • Publication number: 20160348381
    Abstract: A tile leveling system includes an anchor member arranged to be positioned in a setting bed below adjacent tiles. A tensioning member extends upwardly from the anchor member and is arranged to pass between the adjacent tiles. The tensioning member is made of a metallic material and frangibly connected to the anchor member via a breakage point. A loading system is arranged to be positioned on top of the adjacent tiles and includes a drive mechanism. The drive mechanism is connected to the tensioning member and is selectively operable to secure and level the adjacent tiles between the anchor member and the loading system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2016
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventor: Lawrence G. MEYERS
  • Publication number: 20160348382
    Abstract: The load carrying platform shuttle has a static frame that defines a cam surface. A carriage is arranged to telescope into the static frame. A ramp has an outboard edge rotatably connected to the carriage. A cam follower is disposed on the ramp so as to engage with the cam surface. The cam surface and the cam follower cooperate such that an inboard edge of the ramp is automatically maintained at an elevated height whilst the carriage is disposed intermediate of an extended position and a retracted position and such that the inboard edge of the ramp is automatically maintained at a lowered height whilst the carriage is at the retracted position. The static frame is constructed from I-beams that are reinforced to increase their resistance to the bending moment applied by the carriage whilst it is in the extended position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2015
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventor: Allan Sydney McKeon
  • Publication number: 20160348383
    Abstract: The primary objective of the invention is to provide a system and method for fast and convenient repairing of holes or cracks in walls. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the system of fast and convenient repairing of holes or cracks in a wall includes the use of a cutter, a template, and a patch. The cutter has a plastic handle with a round base, the template that is fastened to the wall uses command strips, and guides the cutter for the size of the patch, and the patch is composed of solid plastic. The system also includes the use of cutter, wherein a drill can be attached to the cutter to follow the edge of the template to cut out the custom hole for the application of the patch. Furthermore, the cutter has a plurality of attachments, and the patches comprises of smooth pre-texture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2015
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventor: Randal K. Lewis