Abstract: A fall protection apparatus includes a heavy support base with a pivotal mast having a top member for rotation around the axis of the mast carrying a series of booms pivotal about respective vertical axes, each having an end coupling member for receiving a fall restraint harness. Each boom is formed by a tube which fractures on a fall and an elongate stainless steel strap inside the tube which bends without fracturing. The mast includes a series of telescopic rectangular mast sections with a winch driven cable and pulley arrangement for extending the first section which acts to pull the second inner section to the extended position as the first inner section moves out of the outer section. Each section includes first and second pulleys mounted at the same face of the section with the cable located between the face of the section and the face of the next section.

Abstract: A system for assembling a tower section of a lattice tower structure for a wind turbine may generally include a tower assembly fixture having a plurality of radially extending fixture arms, wherein each fixture arm extends between a first end and a second end. In addition, the system may include a plurality of trolleys. Each trolley may include a base frame configured to be coupled to one of the fixture arms between its first and second ends and a leg mount pivotally coupled to the base frame. The leg mount may be configured to be coupled to a bottom end of a support leg of the tower section such that, when each of the support legs is coupled to its respective leg mount, the support legs are supported above the tower assembly fixture at a substantially vertical orientation.

Abstract: Methods for erecting a drilling structure on a drilling rig include hoisting a first end of a column racker with a support carried by a mast on the drilling rig while the column racker is in a first position, and advancing a second end of a column racker along a solid surface toward the mast while simultaneously hoisting the first end of the column racker to move the column racker toward a second position that is closer to vertical than the first position. Other methods include raising a first end of a column racker with a ground-based, powered lift structure, and introducing the first end of the column racker to the rig floor while supporting the weight of the column racker with the ground-based, powered lift structure.

Abstract: This invention relates to a device for illuminating a headstone. This provides illumination to locate the headstone, and decoration to distinguish the headstone.

Abstract: A system for interring cremated remains includes a first structure above ground housing multiple storage niches. A repository underground includes a long-lasting waterproof storage compartment. A delivery chute leads from an access niche to the storage compartment. A flexible container holds individual cremated remains and is configured for inserting into the first niche and passing through the chute to the storage compartment.

Abstract: A connector for securing rail members together to form an assembled structure. The connector having a plurality of connector sections, each with a formed area and a brace member extending from the formed area, configured to be tightened together about the rail members and inducing a hoop stress in the rail and thereby securing the rails within the connector.

Abstract: An electromechanical lock comprises a rotary knob, a motor built-in for locking and unlocking by way of rotation of a main shaft, a remote control unit for authenticating authorized users prior to granting permission and communicating such information to a driver circuitry which is in communication with said motor, said electromechanical lock further comprising a lock cylinder adjoined to rotary knob through an adaptor portion, having a first and second half-housings divided by a notch in which a rotatably arranged pawl is driven. Said electromechanical lock further comprises a locking pin slot, arranged on the lock cylinder, into which a locking pin can be driven; an adjustment member slot intersecting with the locking pin slot; said adjustment member slot arranged on the lock cylinder, into which an adjustment member can be inserted for blocking movement of the locking pin such that longitudinal length of the rotary knob is arranged.

Abstract: A method for creating a key and a female lock part for a lock, whereby just a few parts are used to create a high number of unique locks. A coding part and a blank are affixed to each other to create the key or female lock part. Coding part and blank each have a contact surface, which, when brought together, can rotate continuously relative each other. The coding part is placed on the blank at a desired rotational position and affixed in that position, either by welding or adhesively. To create a lock with a unique lock function, two coding parts with mating contact surfaces are each attached to a blank, The key and female lock part so made function only with each other. In this way, the same basic coding part and basic blank can be used to create a large number of different locks.

Abstract: A plug assembly including a plug, a sidebar movably mounted on the plug, and a plurality rack pins seated in the plug. The sidebar is biased to an outer position in which the sidebar extends beyond an outer surface, of the plug. Each rack pin is a single-piece unitary structure including a key-following leg and a sidebar-engaging leg. The sidebar engaging leg includes at least one true, gate and a plurality of Use gates. When a true gate of each rack pin is aligned with the sidebar, the sidebar is free to move radially inward to an inner position.

Abstract: A bridge tumbler lock has tumblers that both slide and pivot, with their motion controlled by pairs of key interfaces. A sidebar is released to permit lock opening movement when all tumblers are in their correct positions. This results in a lock that is resistant to release of information due to partially correct key combinations occurring in the course of a lock picking attempt and thus enables enhanced security in an economical, effective lock construction.

Abstract: A latch mechanism having a latch apparatus that is pivotally displaced about a latch axis and a cam device is that pivotally displaced along a transverse cam axis. The cam device is configured to operably engage the latch apparatus so as to at least assist in securing the latch apparatus in a locked position. When the latch apparatus is to be displaced to an unlocked position, the cam device may be pivoted about the transverse cam axis to a position in which the cam device does not impede with the pivotal displacement of the latch apparatus. The latch apparatus may also be configured to prevent the pivotal displacement of the cam device when the latch apparatus is in the unlocked position. According to other embodiments, the latch apparatus may be pivotally displaced about a transverse latch axis by the displacement of a latch link.

Abstract: The invention relates to a motor vehicle door lock which is provided with at least one locking mechanism (1, 2) consisting essentially of a rotary latch (1) and a detent pawl (2), and with at least one stop (4) for the locking mechanism (1, 2), the stop being permanently attached to the housing. The stop (4) interacts with a plastic protuberance (6) on the rotary latch (1) or detent pawl (2). According to the invention, the protuberance (6) and the stop (4) are made from different plastics, or from plastics with different degrees of hardness.

Abstract: A system and method for controlling vehicle locks is provided that enable control of both a vehicle door lock and a vehicle closure lock using a single multipurpose switch. The system includes a vehicle door lock, a vehicle closure lock, a momentary, multi-purpose switch, and a control module. The control module receives an input signal generated by actuation of the switch and determines an elapsed time between the actuation and release of the switch. The module generates a closure lock control signal if the elapsed time meets a predetermined requirement relative to a predetermined time. The closure lock control signal unlocks the closure lock. The module also generates a door lock control signal responsive to the input signal if one or more predetermined conditions are met. The door lock control signal switches the state of the door lock between locked and unlocked states.

Abstract: A door handle assembly for a motor vehicle includes a grip disposed between opposing mounting members. The mounting members are secured in an abutting relationship to a door panel of a vehicle door. The grip is spaced from the door panel by the opposing mounting members. A plurality of digitals comprising a keypad is disposed along the grip between the opposing mounting members. The grip includes a first appearance characteristic and the plurality of digitals includes a second appearance characteristic. The first appearance characteristic is substantially indistinguishable from the second appearance characteristic.

Abstract: A gate latch system has a latch line operating sub-assembly, a gravity latch mechanism, and a latch bar. The latch line operating sub-assembly has a tube of a first length having male threading along the entire length, allowing the tube to be trimmed to length for gateposts of different widths. The system comprises lighting elements in handles and knobs to aid a user in operation.

Abstract: A locking device for a leaf pivotally mounted in a frame, the leaf having a leading face, a trailing face, a bottom edge and side edges, and being pivotally moveable relative to the frame between an open position and a closed position, the locking device comprising at least a first cam rotatable between an unlocked condition and a locked condition, the plane of rotation of the cam being perpendicular to the plane of the leaf when in the closed position, wherein in the locked condition the cam is engageable with a cam engaging surface on the leaf or the frame, engagement of the cam with the cam engaging surface preventing the leaf from moving away from the closed position.

Abstract: A unique anti-warping anti-sagging interlocking gate comprises: multiple triple-U-shaped-clamp bracket systems having front and rear plates and bracket tube nuts, multiple anti-warping anti-sagging interlocking-tube-nut hinge systems having crisscross 90-degree hinge tube nuts, multiple struts, a truss having cable ends and a cable clamp, and a truss-cable-clamp-hiding tunnel system. The front and rear plates and bracket tube nuts are for uniquely securing the triple-U-shaped-clamp bracket systems to the struts to prevent the interlocking gate from warping and sagging. The crisscross 90-degree hinge tube nuts are for uniquely interlocking the hinge systems to a fence post in two 90-degree interlocking directions and in five different crisscross interlocking elevations. The truss-cable-clamp-hiding tunnel system is for uniquely hiding the cable ends and a cable clamp inside one of the struts and under one of the triple-U-shaped-clamp bracket systems.

Abstract: An actuating drive includes an actuating arm pivotally mounted about a pivoting axis for moving the movable furniture part, a spring device for applying a force onto the actuating arm, and a transmission mechanism for transmitting a force of the spring device onto the actuating arm. The transmission mechanism includes an actuating portion movement-coupled to the actuating arm, a setting contour, and a pressure portion pressurized by the spring device. The pressure portion is a rotatably mounted pressure roller for running along the setting contour. The setting contour is arranged between the actuating portion and the pressure roller, and the setting contour is on a contour portion separate from the actuating portion. The contour portion has a fastening section configured to rest against the actuating portion and a limb protruding transversely from the fastening section, and the setting contour is a curved outer surface of the limb.

Abstract: A closing device includes an actuator mechanism and a hydraulic damper mechanism. The actuator mechanism includes a pushrod urged by a resilient member towards its extended position. The hydraulic damper mechanism includes a piston, a first rack and pinion gearing for converting the translational motion of the pushrod into a rotational motion of a first pinion, a transmission, which includes a second rack and pinion gearing, between the first pinion and the piston for transmitting and converting the rotational motion of the first pinion into a translational motion of the piston, a one-way valve allowing fluid flow from a first side to a second side of the cylinder cavity when opening the hinged member, and a restricted fluid passage between the first and second sides of the cylinder cavity.

Abstract: A method of providing a depiction on a domed surface which is substantially symmetrical about a central axis is provided. The method comprises the steps of printing a depiction on a sheet of deformable material: supporting the sheet such that it extends generally symmetrically about the central axis of the domed surface and in a configuration that permits progressive contact with the domed surface; moving the sheet and domed surface relative to each other along the central axis of the domed surface such that the sheet progressively contacts the domed surface; and securing the sheet to the domed surface. The sheet is deformable in planar directions and held in position while the domed surface progressively contacts the sheet.

Abstract: The present invention provides an intelligent control system for remote control of doors and windows, comprising an intelligent control end, a server and a control terminal of doors and windows. The intelligent control end sends a remote control command to the control terminal of doors and windows through the server. The control terminal of doors and windows processes the received remote control command and executes a corresponding control action to finish remote control of doors and windows, wherein the control terminal of doors and windows comprises an MCU. The MCU is connected with a signal receiving/transmission component, a mechanical component for control of doors and windows, a detection component of doors and windows, a position detection component of doors and windows and an anti-theft component.

Abstract: An exemplary security enclosure for equipment has four substantially planar side panels with multiple engagement openings and is received on a surface. The panels have a generally square cross-section and have engagement protrusions along an edge that engage engagement openings in an adjacent panel or an interposed connector frame. A top panel is engaged across the upper end of the side panels using the same inter-fitting engagement protrusion and engagement opening pairing, which together with the surface, completely enclose the equipment. A tang is fixedly attached to one of the side panels and extends through the top panel. A puck lock receives engages an opening in the tang with a hasp that is completely enclosed within the lock, preventing relative motion of the panels. A surface mount include legs section extending downwardly from a side panel and present a downwardly oriented face, the face having an opening.

Abstract: A system for spoiling banknotes arranged in a block formation within a container. The apparatus of the system comprises spoiling fluid contained within a receptacle located within the container. Also provided are means to release the fluid from the receptacle and means to direct said released fluid over and along one entire side of the block of banknotes. A manifold having at least one channel or groove provides directional means along which the spoiling fluid travels. The spoiling fluid is dispersed from the manifold along an edge thereof onto the banknotes.

Abstract: A door jamb wrap for use on a door jamb of an exterior door. The door jamb wrap covers openings next to the door that are commonly found on door jambs edges open at the bottom. The door jamb wrap includes a bracket having an “L” shape that can be configured to cover the openings by fastening to the door jamb.

Abstract: The door system of the present invention includes a mounting frame assembly and a tilt-up door pivotally and slidably mounted within the mounting frame assembly. The door system is installed in a door rough opening as an integral unit, simplifying installation. At least one hydraulic cylinder is utilized to actuate the door between its open and closed positions. A stabilizer including a door component secured to the tilt-up door and a door component secured to the frame assembly are used to stabilize the door when it is in its open position.

Abstract: Glazing units including a cartridge cavity outside of a seal that is located between the first and second panes to form a closed interior volume within the glazing unit are described herein, along with sashes, panels, window assemblies, and/or doors that may incorporate the glazing units. A control unit provided in a cartridge housing located in the cartridge cavity may be operably connected to one or more connected devices to provide any number of a variety of functions such as, e.g., sound control/production, optical effects, thermal effects, etc.

Abstract: A radiation-shielding assembly is provided comprising a first member having a tortuous leading edge and a second member having a complementary edge.

Abstract: A louver assembly for an exterior of a building, the assembly comprising: a louver carrier; a louver which is supportable by the louver carrier; and a locking mechanism, means or connector adapted to prevent or limit separation of the louver from the louver carrier The locking connector includes a deflectable first engagement element on one of the louver and the louver carrier, a second engagement element on the other of the louver and the louver carrier and which is engagable with the deflectable first engagement element, and a locking element adapted to prevent or limit movement of the deflectable first engagement element thereby preventing or inhibiting separation of the first and second engagement elements when interconnected.

Abstract: In one aspect, a shutter assembly may include a shutter frame having a top rail, a bottom rail, and first and second stiles extending between the top and bottom rails. The shutter assembly may also include two or more louvers extending between the first and second stiles, with the louvers including at least one driven louver. The louvers may be configured to rotate simultaneously relative to the shutter frame. Additionally, the shutter assembly may include a motor positioned within the shutter frame that is rotatably coupled to the driven louver(s) via at least one shaft. Moreover, the shutter assembly may include a clutch configured to rotationally disengage the driven louver(s) from the motor when the louvers are being manually rotated relative the shutter frame.

Abstract: A fenestration assembly includes a frame assembly, and a sash assembly. The frame assembly includes at least one each unitary frame member formed from a first sheet of material. The sash assembly including at least one unitary member being formed from a second single sheet of material.

Abstract: A window covering includes an upper rail, a light permeable sheet, a plurality of light impermeable sheets. Each light impermeable sheet at the upper side has the bottom end covered at least the top end of the light impermeable sheet at the lower side so that the light permeable sheet is fully covered. A plurality of connection units also are provided that are connectable respectively to a lower side of the front side of the upper rail, an upper end and a lower end of the front side of each light impermeable sheet, and a rear side of the light permeable sheet facing the light impermeable sheets. When the light impermeable sheets in front of the light permeable sheet are lowered, through the connection units, the light permeable sheet and the light impermeable sheets can be bent to change light permeable zones and light impermeable zones.

Abstract: A cordless blind assembly includes a blind body and an operation member is connected to the lower portion of the blind body. Multiple magnet units are connected to the blind body and each have a base and a magnet which is received in the base. Multiple ribs extend from the base and are sewed to the blind body so that the magnet units are easily connected to the blind body.

Abstract: A window curtain includes a first curtain body and multiple second curtain bodies attached to the first curtain body. The first curtain body allows light to penetrate therethrough. Each second curtain body has a connection edge formed on the top edge thereof so as to be connected to the first curtain body. Multiple first magnet units and multiple second magnet units are connected to the rear side of each second curtain body. The rear side faces the first curtain body. When folding either of the second curtain bodies relative to the first curtain body, the first and second magnet units are magnetically attracted to each other.

Abstract: A cord-winding device for a window blind includes a base unit having a base defining a slide channel. An adjustment unit includes two slide seats mounted in the slide channel and slidable toward or away from each other, two sets of pulleys mounted respectively and rotatably on the slide seats, at least one elastic unit disposed on one of the slide seats, and an adjustment cord winding around the sets of pulleys and then extending through the base. The adjustment cord is configured to be connected to the window blind after extending through the base, and is configured to support the weight of the window blind to thereby generate a pulling force to pull the slide seats.

Abstract: A roll up flexible door assembly includes a flexible door with guides mounted along the opposed sides. Opposed tracks are mounted at a spaced distance from one another with each of the tracks having inner edges positioned opposite one another. An angled guide liner is mounted to each track and extends longitudinally along at least a portion of the track. The angled guide liner is angled with respect to the inner edge with the angle increasing from the top to the bottom. The guides are received within the tracks and adapted to engage the angled guide liner as the flexible door is raised and lowered in the tracks. The guides and the angled guide liner tighten the flexible door as the flexible door is lowered.

Abstract: Disclosed is a low cost highly dependable roll up door assembly that resists impacts and allows for quick and easy reinsertion of the door into the guide tracks if the door is removed from the tracks. The roll up door has tracks made of c shaped metal channels that are connected together to from the longitudinal opening for receipt of the door. The edges of the sides of the longitudinal opening are bent to form a generally u-shaped edge or a rail is added to the exposed edges to facilitate release of the locks from the tracks in the event of an impact.

Abstract: A winding device for a windable screen of a closure or sun-protection home-automation installation, includes: a winding tube movable around a rotation axis; a hollow sleeve positioned at one of the two ends and inside the winding tube; a tubular electromechanical actuator inserted inside the hollow sleeve; and two supports, each support being positioned across from one of two ends of the winding tube. The tubular electromechanical actuator includes: a case, and a closing off element positioned at one end of the case. The closing off element has a front face positioned in a plane parallel to a wall of one of the two supports, and includes first fastening elements cooperating with second fastening elements of the support. The hollow sleeve includes a first stop cooperating with a stop of the closing off element, and a second stop cooperating with the end of the winding where the sleeve is inserted.

Abstract: An operating control method of a motorized driving device of a home automation installation comprises at least one step for entering a configuration mode of the device, a step for pairing a control point with an electronic control unit of the device, a step for activating at least one selection element of the control point during a predetermined time period beginning after the pairing step and a step for entering a second standby state of a control order receiving module of the electronic control unit. The second standby state of the control order receiving module has a wake-up frequency of the control order receiving module lower than the wake-up frequency of the control order receiving module in a first standby state.

Abstract: A removable ladder step for providing a load support mountable to rung-ladders that have various rung cross-sections and/or various side rail depths. The removable ladder step has a load-supporting structure and a pair of adjustable holding devices connected thereto. The load-supporting structure has an upper wall connected to a front wall and to a rung-engaging wall. The upper wall configured to support a load thereon. A base member in a form of an elongated body is connected to the front wall and to the rung-engaging wall. An engaging space is formed in the rung-engaging wall for receiving and engaging a rung. Each of the adjustable holding devices has a holding member and a rail spacer connected thereto. The rail spacer is used to control a distance between a side rail and the holding member to accommodate ladders having various side rail depths.

Abstract: A downhole drilling tool designed for drilling a wellbore is disclosed. The drilling tool includes a bit body, and a first plurality of blades and a second plurality of blades on exterior portions of the bit body. A first group of cutting elements is located on exterior portions of the first plurality of blades. A second group of cutting elements is located on the second plurality of blades and under-exposed with respect to the first group of cutting elements. The first and second plurality of blades and the first group and second groups of cutting elements cooperate with each other to form a composite bit face profile such that each respective group of at least three neighbor cutting elements on the composite bit face profile is force balanced with respect to each other.

Abstract: A downhole drilling tool designed for drilling a wellbore is disclosed. The drilling tool includes a bit body and a first plurality of blades and a second plurality of blades on exterior portions of the bit body. A first group of track-set cutting elements is on exterior portions of the first plurality of blades and a second group of track-set cutting elements is on the second plurality of blades. The first and second plurality of blades and the first group and second group of track-set cutting elements cooperate with each other to form a composite bit face profile such that each respective group of at least three neighbor cutting elements on the composite bite face profile is force balanced with respect to each other.

Abstract: A cutter for a downhole bit includes a first face oriented in the direction of rotation of the bit and a second face oriented toward the borehole wall. A substrate supports the first face and second face and the substrate is received in a recess of the bit.

Abstract: The invention provides a system for operating a drilling rig on a drilling vessel, the system comprising a drilling tower (2) having at least two segments (4, 5), a first segment (4) is fixedly connected to the drilling vessel (1), a second segment (5) is connected to the first segment (4), said second segment (5) is adapted to move longitudinally relative the first segment (4) by raising and lowering means. A tool (8) is suspended from at least one wire (16), said at least one wire (16) is extending over at least one sheave (7a, 7b) on top of the second segment (5), said at least one wire (16) is coupled to with a passive compensator arrangement (20) and a winch (14), said passive compensator (20) is connected to the winch (14).

Abstract: A tubular member includes a pin joint and a box joint. A conductor extends along a body of the tubular member, between the pin joint and the box joint. The conductor may extend to an end face of the pin joint and to at least an internal shoulder of the box joint. When coupled with another tubular member, a conductor on a pin joint can shoulder out with a conductor on a box joint to allow an electrical connection between the tubular components.

Abstract: An example threaded connection includes first component and a second component. The first component may have a first outer diameter, a first threaded portion at or near the first outer diameter, and an end portion. The second component have may a second outer diameter a second outer diameter greater than the first outer diameter; a second threaded portion, at least one of the first or second sets of threads having at least one of a variable pitch and a variable taper; and an internal shoulder positioned to contact the end portion of the first component when the first threaded portion are engaged with the second threaded portion. A connection ring may be coupled to the second component and positioned to engage with a portion of the first component when the first component is positioned within the second component.

Abstract: A device for connecting sucker or drive rods, consisting of a threaded coupling and like threaded pins of adjacent rods. The ends of the pins are equipped with dogs, or lugs, that interlock, firmly linking the rods torsionally. The coupling is threaded along one of the rod pins until the dogs, or lugs, are exposed, then engaging those exposed elements with dogs, or lugs, of the adjacent rod, and finally reversing the rotation of the female coupling so that it threads back over both rods' threaded pins, and covers the engaged dog clutch elements. The rods are connected torsionally via the engaged dogs, or lugs, with the coupling serving only to keep the dogs, or lugs, engaged and to carry the tensional load of the connection. Such a connection provides a stronger torsional link between rods than connections currently available. The connection also does not require the special make-up procedure of the current systems and cannot over-tighten or back off during operation.

Abstract: A stabilizer assembly for a tubular member includes a stabilizing body dimensioned to fit around the tubular member, a central portion having a radial projection, and a first end having a first threaded outer surface and a set of integral first elastic members. A first nut member includes a proximal end with a threaded inner surface configured to engage the first threaded outer surface of the stabilizing body and a central portion with a first tapered inner surface configured to engage the first elastic members of the stabilizing body. Threading the first nut member onto the first end of the stabilizing body forces the first elastic members to engage the first tapered inner surface of the first nut member thereby radially flexing the first elastic members to engage the tubular member. An inner surface of a distal end of each first elastic member may include a grip section.

Abstract: An electronic control system comprises a first tubular handling tool, a sensor, and a controller. The controller is configured to control actuation of the first tubular handling tool in response to an electronic signal received from the sensor that corresponds to an operational characteristic of the first tubular handling tool. The electronic control system functions as an electronic interlock system to prevent mishandling of a tubular. A method of controlling a tubular handling tool comprises measuring an operational characteristic of the tubular handling tool, communicating the operational characteristic to a controller in the form of an electronic signal, and using the controller to control actuation of the tubular handling tool in response to the measured operational characteristic.

Abstract: Improved methods and systems for connecting a riser tensioner system to a riser are disclosed. A system for coupling a tensioner cylinder to a riser includes a top pin connection disposed at a first distal end of the tensioner cylinder. The top pin connection couples the tensioner cylinder to a platform. The tensioner cylinder includes an extension rod and a bottom pin connection is disposed at a second distal end of the tensioner cylinder on the extension rod. A tension ring is coupled to the riser. An adjustable linkage system is coupled to the tensioner cylinder and includes an attachment mechanism and a positioning mechanism. The adjustable linkage system is operable to couple the tensioner cylinder to the tension ring.

Abstract: A fluid conduit connection system includes a bearing assembly comprising a bearing pipe comprising a fluid flow path, and a bearing element stack located exterior to the bearing pipe and disposed substantially annularly about the bearing pipe, wherein the bearing element stack is configured to receive a compressive force from the bearing pipe and wherein the bearing element stack is configured to allow rotation of the bearing pipe about a center of rotation of the bearing assembly.