Patents Issued in January 12, 2017
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Publication number: 20170009409Abstract: In a milling machine for working ground surfaces, comprising a milling device mounted at a machine frame transverse to the direction of travel, comprising at least one first conveying device arranged at the machine frame which accepts the milled-off material from the milling device, at least one second conveying device pivotable, relative to the machine frame and/or the first conveying device, about a horizontal pivoting axis in a predetermined inclination angle range, and laterally about a pivoting axis extending in vertical direction, wherein the first conveying device transfers the milled-off material to the second conveying device, a transfer element with a first transfer opening essentially coaxial to the vertical pivoting axis and open towards the bottom is arranged at the first conveying device, a reception element with a reception opening open towards the top is arranged at the second conveying device, it is provided a lid element covering at least the major part of the reception opening arranged at tType: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2016Publication date: January 12, 2017Inventors: Philip Verhaelen, Cyrus Barimani, Günter Hähn
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Publication number: 20170009410Abstract: A ventilation system for a cold planer having a milling drum and a conveyor system are provided. The ventilation system includes an inlet pipe located above the conveyor system adapted to receive dust and fumes generated by the milling drum. The ventilation system also includes an intermediate pipe having a first end and a second end. The first end of the intermediate pipe is connected to the inlet pipe. The intermediate pipe includes an annular chamber and a number of nozzles. The annular chamber is adapted to receive pressurized air from a compressor. The nozzles are fluidly connected to the annular chamber. The ventilation system includes an outlet pipe fluidly connected to the second end of the intermediate pipe, the number of nozzles directs the pressurized air from the compressor towards the outlet pipe to create vacuum at the outlet pipe for ventilating dust and fumes from the inlet pipe.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2016Publication date: January 12, 2017Applicant: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.Inventor: Dario Sansone
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Publication number: 20170009411Abstract: A liquid spray device is described for applying a variety of liquids, such as paint, to a surface. In one embodiment, the liquid spray device comprises a frame, an axel mounted to the frame, two wheels, each attached to the axel at opposing ends of the axel, a spray gun mount coupled to the axel, and a spray gun mounted to the spray gun mount comprising a nozzle in substantially vertical alignment with the axel, for applying the liquid under pressure to a surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2016Publication date: January 12, 2017Inventor: Bruce Provost
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Publication number: 20170009412Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present disclosure describe a stanchion that includes storage for a linkage member. The stanchion includes a hollow pole and a cap piece inserted into the top portion of the pole. Vertical movement of the cap piece may provide clearance for a linkage opening to allow the linkage member to be pulled from or pushed into the interior of the hollow pole.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2015Publication date: January 12, 2017Inventors: JAMES EATON, Ryan Hahn
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Publication number: 20170009413Abstract: An apparatus and a method for disabling a ground engaging traction device of a land vehicle includes at least one penetrator configured to breach the traction device, an articulated strap configured to move the apparatus between a retracted arrangement and an extended arrangement, a mass configured to deploy the apparatus to the extended arrangement, and a retractor configured to retract the apparatus to the retracted arrangement. The penetrators can be arranged in sections and the penetrators can be arranged so as to be multi-directional within each section.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2016Publication date: January 12, 2017Inventors: Mynor J. Castro, Robert Arthur McCoy, Brian D. Rosner, Patrick J. Barnhill, Gregg D. Spendlove, Edwin Allen Spomer, Martin A. Martinez
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Publication number: 20170009414Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning synthetic grass comprising a manifold and an elongate plenum head disposed within the manifold and having a compressed air inlet and a plurality of air outlets spaced therealong through which air can be expelled against the synthetic grass surface for dislodgement of coarse and fine particulate material and to entrain the dislodged particulate material, said manifold including at least one vacuum outlet located in rearwardly of the manifold associated with a vacuum system for exit of the fine particulate material, and an open lower region of the manifold.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2015Publication date: January 12, 2017Applicant: SYNTHETICA HOLDINGS PTY LTDInventor: ALLAN WILLIAM ALLAWAY
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Publication number: 20170009415Abstract: A pet waste collector includes a bag body and a waste collecting apparatus. The bag body, which is made of flexible material, has a top opening and a waste collecting cavity. The waste collecting apparatus includes two elongated scraper arms spacedly affixed at the bag body to partition the bag body into a first bag portion and a second bag portion. When the bag body is reversibly flipped inside out from the top opening to form a temporary waste cavity within the first bag portion of the bag body, the scraper arms are moved toward each other for enclosing the temporary waste cavity within the first bag portion of the bag body and for scraping a pet waste within the temporary waste cavity. Therefore, the bag body is flipped back for automatically retaining the pet waste in the waste collecting cavity from the temporary waste cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2016Publication date: January 12, 2017Inventor: Kebin Rong
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Publication number: 20170009416Abstract: A plow edge having improved durability and performance is provided which can comprise an elastomeric material, for example, a styrene elastomeric material. The present disclosure provides a plow blade edge system for mounting to a mold board of a plow comprising an adapter blade, at least two elastomeric blade segments wherein each segment is selectively reversible to present first and second edges; a clamp bar wherein the clamp bar is mounted to the adapter blade with the at least two elastomeric blade segments secured therebetween; and, each of the at least two elastomeric blade segments secured selectively in a first orientation or a second orientation.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2016Publication date: January 12, 2017Applicant: Winter Equipment CompanyInventors: Kent Winter, William A. Sulesky
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Publication number: 20170009417Abstract: Some embodiments provide methods, systems and apparatus to enhance safety. In some embodiments, a system comprises: a central computer system comprising: a transceiver; a control circuit; and a memory coupled to the control circuit and storing computer instructions that when executed by the control circuit cause the control circuit to perform the steps of: communicate positioning routing instructions to the plurality of motorized transport units directing the motorized transport units to one or more external areas of a shopping facility that are exposed to weather conditions; and communicate separate area routing instructions to each of the motorized transport units that when implemented cause the motorized transport units to cooperatively and in concert travel in accordance with the area routing instructions over at least predefined portions of one or more external areas to cause ground treatment systems to address ground level conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2016Publication date: January 12, 2017Inventors: Donald R. High, Michael D. Atchley, David C. Winkle
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Publication number: 20170009418Abstract: A two stage snow thrower comprises an auger, and a snow discharge housing. The snow discharge housing comprises a one piece deep drawn auger housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2016Publication date: January 12, 2017Inventors: James W. Mast, Samuel J. Gerritts, Daniel L. Steinike, Joseph D. Folk, Mark R. Starszak, James N. Jensen, Aaron E. Breitmeyer
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Publication number: 20170009419Abstract: A one-piece, Z shaped steel plate foundation comprising a main plate body extending the longitudinal length of the foundation from a top to a bottom of the foundation, a single rear flange extending perpendicular to the main plate body in a first direction at a rear edge of the main plate body, wherein the single rear flange does not extend past the main plate body in the direction opposite the first direction, a single front flange extending perpendicular to the main plate body in the direction opposite the first direction at a front edge of the main plate body, wherein the single front flange does not extend past the main plate body in the first direction; and a plurality of mounting holes at the top of the one-piece metal plate foundation configured for attachment to the structure to be supported.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2016Publication date: January 12, 2017Inventor: Gary L. Reinert
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Publication number: 20170009420Abstract: The invention relates to a reinforced stabilisation strip (1) for reinforced embankment structures, comprising long reinforcing fibres (12) and a longitudinal casing (11) surrounding or enclosing the long reinforcing fibres (12), the casing (11) at least partially consisting of a functionalised polymer material (111) comprising a functionalised polyolefin. The invention also relates to a reinforced embankment structure (1) comprising such a stabilisation strip (1), and to a method for the production thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2014Publication date: January 12, 2017Inventors: Kako NAIT-ALI, Nicolas FREITAG
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Publication number: 20170009421Abstract: Articulated operating arm including at least a first articulation and a second articulation, which first articulation is connected for pivoting around a first axis to the second articulation. A control member is operative for the purpose of moving the second articulation relative to the first articulation, which control member has a first end coupled to a coupling structure which is configured to connect this first end for pivoting around a second axis to the second articulation, which second axis is parallel to the first axis. The second articulation includes an elongate structure and a wing; which elongate structure has a first end for connection to the first articulation, a second end and a side wall between the first and the second end; which wing is attached to the elongate structure. The coupling structure has a first end supported at the side wall and a second end supported by the wing.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2015Publication date: January 12, 2017Inventor: Leendert Wilhelmus Cornelis Huissoon
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Publication number: 20170009422Abstract: A heavy duty excavator bucket is constructed with an exoskeletal structure comprising coupled cast components including a lip member, opposed wing members, junction members locatable between floor and side walls and side and rear walls and a cap rail structure extending between opposed wing members about the upper periphery of the bucket to form an integral structure. Steel plate floor, side wall and rear wall members extend between adjacent exoskeletal regions. The bucket may include a cast arch member extending between opposed wing members and a cast reinforcing member extending between opposed junction members adjacent said rear wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2013Publication date: January 12, 2017Applicant: CQMS PTY LTDInventors: Bruce Alexander Leslie, Bevan Hall, Simon Peter Orton, Derek Mulder, David Andrews
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Publication number: 20170009423Abstract: A brake system for the doors of excavator buckets which increases the braking force of said doors, allowing the use of heavier caps with more shield, increasing the durability and reliability, cushioning the blows of the door against the frame of the bucket and decreasing the likelihood that the whole system is deregulated at the same time, since they suffer an outdated deregulation in time; where the brake system is comprised of a first and a second pair of brakes, being each pair conformed by two identical brakes either hydraulic or mechanical, aligned with each other and forming either a) a first arrangement in which the first and second pairs of brakes have the same range, or exclusionary the first and second pairs of brakes have different range, where the first pair of brakes is misaligned with respect to the second pair of brakes; or b) a second arrangement in which the first and second pairs of brakes have the same range, or exclusionary the first and second pairs of brakes have different range, whereType: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2016Publication date: January 12, 2017Inventors: Claudio ZAMORANO JONES, Bernardo VERA TORRES, Rubén Felipe CHOCOBAR CHÁVEZ
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Publication number: 20170009424Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a hydraulic control system for a work machine that is capable of reducing the loss caused by flow division while reducing a decrease in the speed of a hydraulic actuator due to a combined operation. The hydraulic control system for a work machine includes a first hydraulic actuator, one hydraulic pump, a second hydraulic actuator, and another hydraulic pump. The hydraulic control system further includes operating instruction detection means and pump flow control means. The operating instruction detection means detects that operating instructions are issued to the first hydraulic actuator and the second hydraulic actuator. The pump flow control means individually adjusts the delivery flow rate of the one hydraulic pump and the another hydraulic pump in accordance with operation amounts designated by the operating instructions for the first and second hydraulic actuators.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2015Publication date: January 12, 2017Inventors: Hidekazu MORIKI, Shinya IMURA, Kouji ISHIKAWA, Ryohei YAMASHITA
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Publication number: 20170009425Abstract: A regulation device including a stopper receiving part mounted on the machine frame and/or the bottom of the cab includes a through hole formed at the center part, a shaft penetrating the through hole of the stopper receiving part and a stopper supported by the shaft. A spherical surface is formed on the side surface of a stopper where a stopper receiving part contacts. When the cab displaces in the direction away from the machine frame, the spherical surface of the stopper contacts in vicinity of a through hole of the receiving part to inhibit detachment.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2015Publication date: January 12, 2017Applicant: Caterpillar SARLInventors: Hidenobu Tajima, Eiji Akahane, Takahiro Iwamoto
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Publication number: 20170009426Abstract: A system for controlling an operation of a machine is provided. The system includes a controller to communicate with a positioning module disposed on the machine and a sensor module associated with the implement. The controller determines a start location and an end location of the operation, and determines an operating path therebetween. Further, the controller engages the implement with a work surface and moves the machine from the start location. The controller further determines an interrupted location of the machine based on the positioning module and a load acting on the implement. The controller further resumes the operation of the machine from the interrupted location if a first distance between the interrupted location and the start location is greater than a first threshold distance and a second distance between the interrupted location and the end location is greater than a second threshold distance.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2015Publication date: January 12, 2017Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Mo Wei, Michael A. Taylor
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Publication number: 20170009427Abstract: A control device of construction machine that performs tasks by driving a hydraulic pump by means of an electric motor that is driven by electric power of a battery device that is capable to charge and discharge and an engine that is mechanically coupled to the electric motor, includes: a charging/discharging control unit that controls the charging/discharging of the battery device in such a manner that, in case that a heavy load task where an output of the hydraulic pump is large and a light load task where the output of the hydraulic pump is small are alternately performed, when the output of the hydraulic pump during the heavy load task is increased or a time proportion of the heavy load task in the unit period is increased, an average value of charging current of the battery device per the unit period increases, and when the output of the hydraulic pump during the heavy load task is further increased or the time proportion of the heavy load task in the unit period is further increased, then the average vaType: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2016Publication date: January 12, 2017Applicant: Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd.Inventors: Seiji ISHIDA, Shinya IMURA, Masafumi HITA
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Publication number: 20170009428Abstract: Provided is a hydraulic fluid energy regeneration device for a work machine, including: a regeneration hydraulic motor driven by discharged return hydraulic fluid; a first hydraulic pump mechanically connected to the regeneration hydraulic motor; a second hydraulic pump that delivers an hydraulic fluid for driving a first hydraulic actuator and/or a second hydraulic actuator; a junction line that allows the hydraulic fluid delivered by the second hydraulic pump to be joined; a second regulator that regulates the delivery flow rate of the second hydraulic pump; and a first regulator that regulates the flow rate of the hydraulic fluid coming from the first hydraulic pump and flowing through the junction line.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2014Publication date: January 12, 2017Applicant: Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd.Inventors: Seiji HIJIKATA, Kouji ISHIKAWA, Takatoshi OOKI, Shinya IMURA
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Publication number: 20170009429Abstract: A working machine control system includes: a split-flow fluid pressure pump configured to discharge a working fluid from a first discharge port and a second discharge port; a communication switching valve configured to allow, when one of a first operation valve and a second operation valve is switched, the first discharge port or the second discharge port for one of the first operation valve and the second operation valve that is not switched to communicate with a first neutral passage or a second neutral passage for the other of the first operation valve and the second operation valve that is switched; and a discharge flow rate adjusting device configured to adjust the fluid pressure pump so as to reduce a discharge flow rate of the fluid pressure pump in a case where a switch signal is inputted from any one of the first operation valve and the second operation valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2015Publication date: January 12, 2017Applicant: KYB CorporationInventors: Nobuyoshi YOSHIDA, Ikuo INAGAKI
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Publication number: 20170009430Abstract: A working machine control system includes: a split-flow fluid pressure pump configured to discharge a working fluid from a first discharge port and a second discharge port; a communication switching valve configured to be switched by a switch signal when any one of a first operation valve and a second operation valve is switched so as to allow a first neutral passage and a second neutral passage to communicate with each other; a neutral cut valve configured to be switched by the switch signal so as to block communication between a tank and one of the first neutral passage and the second neutral passage for the first operation valve or the second operation valve that is not switched; and a discharge flow rate adjusting device configured to adjust the fluid pressure pump so as to reduce a discharge flow rate thereof when the switch signal is inputted from any one of the first operation valve and the second operation valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2015Publication date: January 12, 2017Applicant: KYB CorporationInventors: Nobuyoshi YOSHIDA, Ikuo INAGAKI
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Publication number: 20170009431Abstract: A retention system for retaining a wing shroud on a side plate of a bucket is provided. The retention system includes a tube member, a number of washers, and a fastener member. The tube member is positioned within a plurality of openings defined in the wing shroud and the side plate, such that the side plate is arranged within a slot in the wing shroud. The washers coaxially disposes at opposing ends of the tube member and are in abutment with the wing shroud. Inner diameter of the washers is smaller than outer diameter of the tube member. Outer diameter of the washers is greater than inner diameter of the openings in the wing shroud. The fastener member extends through the washers and the tube member, to engage with a nut. Thereby, the washers, the nut, and the fastener member restricts a linear motion of the tube member.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2016Publication date: January 12, 2017Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Phillip J. Kunz, Andre F. Azari
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Publication number: 20170009432Abstract: A wireless control system for fluids, such as water or gas, controls an electronic valve mechanism located at the main fluid entrance of buildings. The valve is kept closed when no request is made for use of the aquifer or gas system, thus lessening the pressure on the plumbing during the non-use of the system and greatly reduces risk of damage when a break occurs in plumbing. The valve can be controlled by sensors, which could be wirelessly and securely connected; by a central unit accessible via a screen placed directly on the unit; and through several types of interfaces available for better flexibility of the control system. A web interface can be accessed via a computer or mobile on the local network via Wi-Fi or from outside via VPN or web address and a specific port pointed to the previously configured network.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2016Publication date: January 12, 2017Inventors: Serge LAPOINTE, Benoit BOUCHER
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Publication number: 20170009433Abstract: A fast installation structure on a faucet table, comprising: a table plane and a bottom seat. The bottom seat is disposed on the table plane, and is used to install a faucet, including: a connection tube; a lock tight device, disposed and screwed around the connection tube; and at least two position holding block, disposed at a lower portion of the connection tube, and are repulsive to each other magnetically. The lock tight device is a lock tight ring or a lock tight screw. The outer threads are provided on the connection tube, while inner threads are provided on the lock tight ring, such that the lock tight ring and the connection tube are connected through threading. At least two installation slots are disposed symmetrically at a lower portion of the connection tube, for receiving the position holding blocks.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2016Publication date: January 12, 2017Inventors: Jian-Yi Song, Jun-Sheng Wang
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Publication number: 20170009434Abstract: A shower head having a stem, a spray head coupled to the stem and including a plurality of outlets for discharging water into at least one spray pattern, and a mixing valve located within the stem. The mixing valve has a housing having a first inlet, a second inlet and an outlet; a first flow control valve for controlling the flow of a first fluid from the first inlet to the outlet; and a second flow control valve for controlling the flow of a second fluid from the second inlet to the outlet. The shower head also has a touchscreen user interface located on a surface of the shower head, wherein the touchscreen user interface allows a user to control at least one of a temperature or a flow rate of fluid from the outlet to the spray head by controlling the first and second flow control valves.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2016Publication date: January 12, 2017Inventor: KEVIN T. PEEL
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Publication number: 20170009435Abstract: According to an embodiment, a showerhead for automatically regulating water flow is provided. The showerhead comprises a range sensor, a solenoid, and a microprocessor. The range sensor is configured to detect the presence or absence of a person near the showerhead and to generate a range signal. The microprocessor is configured to receive the range signal and to determine a person's typical distance from the showerhead when rinsing. Further, based on the range signal, the microprocessor is configured to send an open signal to the solenoid valve when the person is within the typical distance and to send a close signal to the solenoid valve when the person is outside of the typical distance. The solenoid valve is configured to be opened and closed by the respective open or close signals to respectively turn on or off the flow of water based on the person's position relative to the showerhead.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2016Publication date: January 12, 2017Inventor: Stephen S. Burns
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Publication number: 20170009436Abstract: The invention relates to an intermediate holder (3) which on the external circumference thereof has at least one holding means (5) for fastening the intermediate holder (3) in a water outlet (4) of a sanitary outlet fitting (1), and on the internal circumference thereof at least one fastening means (6) for releasably fastening a sanitary functional unit (2). One approach to a solution according to the invention provides that the intermediate holder (3) is manufactured from one material strip and the holding means and fastening means (5, 6) of said intermediate holder (3) are configured as formed lugs of the material strip that at the one lug end of said lugs by way of a bent region are connected to the material strip and that by way of the opposite other free lug end of said lugs protrude beyond the circumference of the material strip.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2015Publication date: January 12, 2017Applicant: Neoperl GmbHInventors: Holger Schurle, Alexander Stein, Elmar Mock, Markus Mast, Andrew Hirniak, Naomi Bitmead
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Publication number: 20170009437Abstract: An apparatus to allow or stop a flow into a piping system or an enclosed environment comprises (a) a housing having an upper flow passage and a lower flow passage; (b) a valve seat, wherein the valve seat is between the upper flow passage and the lower flow passage, wherein at least one opening is formed on the valve seat; (c) at least one rotary valve inside the housing, wherein each of the at least one rotary valve further comprises a main body and two guides mounted to the main body opposite to each other, and wherein the at least one rotary valve can move inside the upper flow passage and above the valve seat; and (d)at least two guide rails inside the upper flow passage for guiding each of the at least one rotary valve between an open position and a closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2016Publication date: January 12, 2017Inventor: MICHAEL ANTHONY DI MONTE, SR.
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Publication number: 20170009438Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for disposal of liquid and food into a sink basin. The disclosed system cooperates with and delivers the received waste material to the main waste system on-board the vehicle. This is typically an aircraft waste tank. The system does not require a manual flush, but includes a sensor system that activates drainage of the holding line when the liquid and/or other waste material reaches a certain level therein. The disclosed system combines the functionalities of a common galley sink and a galley waste disposal unit, but occupies only the space envelope of an existing galley sink. The use of an existing galley sink means that no additional space on the countertop is required.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2016Publication date: January 12, 2017Inventors: Joerg Stachowski, Razmik B. Boodaghians, Timothy Morse, Christina Ortolan
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Publication number: 20170009439Abstract: A device used to conceal at least a portion of a wastewater strainer associated with a bathtub. More specifically, a plate having an opening therethrough is used to overlap a flange of the wastewater strainer wherein the opening in the plate generally coincides with an opening in the wastewater strainer so that the bathtub drain is unobstructed. The plate may include a downwardly extending lip to help facilitate orientation onto the flange of the wastewater strainer. The plate conceals the wastewater strainer, thereby facilitating reconfiguration of a bathtub as the existing wastewater strainer need not be removed and the plumbing system retested.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2016Publication date: January 12, 2017Inventor: William T. Ball
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Publication number: 20170009440Abstract: The present invention relates to a flush toilet with a deodorizing function, in which odor exhaust means used to remove an offensive odor is constructed in a compact built-in form in which it is installed inside the toilet body lest it should not seen from the outside, and which can be manufactured using the existing structure of the flush toilet, thereby reducing the manufacturing cost, and thus ensuring economic efficiency.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2014Publication date: January 12, 2017Inventors: Jae Duk JUN, Byoung Pyo JUN
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Publication number: 20170009441Abstract: A device and method for anchoring an overhanging element to a construction, which device includes two coupling parts, one coupling part of which is suitable to be connected to the overhanging element whereas the other one is suitable to be connected to the construction, and whereby the coupling parts are provided with mechanical coupling and whereby at least one of the coupling parts includes a freely protruding element whose maximum length is larger than ten centimetres.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2015Publication date: January 12, 2017Applicant: B&R N.V.Inventors: Michel CATTEAU, Luc CLAEYS
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Publication number: 20170009442Abstract: A thermal break wall system comprised of 3×6 thermal studs each comprised of two non-dimensional lumber sections with a thermal break section of rigid foam insulation therebetween. The studs are 24? on center. The studs are used for headers and sills and also may be used for top and bottom plates. The corners have an exterior all wood stud, an interior all wood stud and an interior all wood stud adjacent to the interior wood stud completing the interior corner for nailing gypsum board thereto. This corner has a thermal break space between the exterior and interior wood studs for insulation placement. The corners may also have two 3x6 thermal studs oriented 90 degrees from each other and an interior all wood stud for completing the interior corner for nailing gypsum board thereto. This corner arrangement also has a thermal break through its construction.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2015Publication date: January 12, 2017Inventor: Brian IVERSON
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Publication number: 20170009443Abstract: An earthquake-resistant building connection includes first and second structural elements lying a distance from each other, where the first element includes an outer side face that faces the second element. The first element includes at least one projecting member that projects from the outer side face of the first element into a cavity in the second element. The cavity is wider, higher and deeper than the member. The first element also includes an elastic component for absorbing forces and motions of an earthquake. The component has an outer surface that extends around the member and faces the second element, forming a fill area between the outer surface of the component and the second element and further between the member and the cavity. The fill area is filled such that forces and motions transferred between the first and second elements in the event of an earthquake are absorbed in the component.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2015Publication date: January 12, 2017Applicant: Svein Berg Holding ASInventor: Svein Berg
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Publication number: 20170009444Abstract: A connection between a connector, a fastener and one or more structural members is disclosed. The connector can be formed with a fastening and alignment member. The fastening and alignment member includes a projecting member and a protruding member in close proximity to a predetermined location for the fastener.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2016Publication date: January 12, 2017Inventors: Michael S. Downs, Jin-Jie Lin, Timothy M. Stauffer, Emmet J. Mielbrecht, Dustin P. Muhn
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Publication number: 20170009445Abstract: A truss hinge that allows hinging between truss parts, and also allows configuration into a different size, and spreads the angle of the truss open ends. One embodiment uses a first plate, having a connection part to a first truss, where the connection part is adapted for connection to a first truss. A second plate is movable relative to the first plate. The second plate also has a second connection part adapted for connection to a second truss. An angle setting part forms a connection between the first plate and the second plate, that holds the first plate relative to the second plate at any of a number of different relative locations between the first plate and the second plate. The plates include angle markings to set the connections.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2016Publication date: January 12, 2017Inventor: James Kempf
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Publication number: 20170009446Abstract: The invention relates to a prefabricated movement joint system with top edge rails providing protection for the concrete floor slab edges. The top edge rails may have a plurality of anchors to embed in the concrete and position the system, which are formed from the parent steel of the rail and not for example welded on. When the top edge rails are joined back to back with the possible use of yieldable fixings they clamp and hold in position possible a nylon or other plastic shaped extrusion and the divider plate thus comprising the whole of the assembled system.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2015Publication date: January 12, 2017Applicant: PEIKKO GROUP OYInventor: Patrick EVE
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Publication number: 20170009447Abstract: A system for damping movement of a structure. The system includes an enclosure located in the structure in a predetermined position therein and having side walls and a floor. A liquid is positioned in the enclosure. The side walls include two first side walls positioned parallel to each other defining a first direction orthogonal to the first side walls and two second side walls positioned parallel to each other defining a second direction orthogonal to the second side walls. The system also includes a number of ribs positioned inside the enclosure and parallel to the second side walls, the ribs defining respective troughs therebetween. The enclosure is configured for imparting a predetermined first sloshing frequency to the liquid moving in the first direction, and for imparting a predetermined second sloshing frequency to the liquid moving in the second direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2016Publication date: January 12, 2017Applicant: Rowan Williams Davies & Irwin Inc.Inventors: Joseph Shayne Love, Andrew William Smith, Trevor Colin Haskett
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Publication number: 20170009448Abstract: The present invention includes a method and a unit for a masonry wall system, each unit comprising a face shell wherein the interior surface has a transverse axis running from the top surface to the bottom surface of the face shell, and one or more webs having a front end and a rear end, wherein the rear end of each web is integral with or attached to the interior surface of the face shell along the transverse axis. The method for wall construction further comprising positioning one or more vertical reinforcement rods or tendons with one end embedded in a wall-foundation and laying a layer wall units on the wall-foundation such that the one or more webs of the layers of wall units are aligned, and the vertical reinforcement rods or tendons run through or are adjacent to the webs of the wall units.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2016Publication date: January 12, 2017Inventors: Francisco Henning Gomes, Dabney Staub Gomes
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Publication number: 20170009449Abstract: An insulation wall is constructed from insulation plates. The edge sides of the insulation plates are provided with edge connecting elements such as a tongue, a groove or a ridge for forming a tongue and groove joint or a half lap joint between adjacent insulation plates in the insulation wall. At least one drainage channel is provided through the insulation wall for draining away moisture that has penetrated between the insulation plates into the insulation wall. This at least one drainage channel includes adjoining drainage channel sections which are provided in the longitudinal direction on the edge connecting elements of the interconnected insulation plates.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2014Publication date: January 12, 2017Applicant: Vandersanden SteenfabriekenInventor: Maarten Leën
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Publication number: 20170009450Abstract: A method of configuring a modular wall 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 modular wall system 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: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2015Publication date: January 12, 2017Inventors: Geoff Gosling, Mogens F. Smed, John Patrick Harris
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Publication number: 20170009451Abstract: A saddle connector, having an inverted channel, engages a bulb of a beam in the grid of a suspended ceiling. The channel has hardened teeth staggered along the opposing walls of the channel. The teeth are forced into the bulb of the beam, one at a time, by the full force exerted by hand operated pliers.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2016Publication date: January 12, 2017Applicant: Worthington Armstrong VentureInventor: Brett W. Sareyka
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Publication number: 20170009452Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a new and improved family of cement block designs that have notches included therein to allow interconnectivity. In particular embodiments, the notched interconnectivity strengthens the combined block structure as compared to a structure of combined conventional blocks. Alternative embodiments replace notches with clips that create interconnectivity.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2016Publication date: January 12, 2017Inventors: Mark Holtzapple, Mark T. Holtzapple
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Publication number: 20170009453Abstract: The invention pertains to the field of construction of buildings and structures. The invention relates to alignment guides for constructing building components, namely walls, ceilings and floors to be used in buildings and structures. This invention also relates to kits of specific alignment guides and methods of using alignment guides.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2016Publication date: January 12, 2017Inventor: Brian Doyle
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Publication number: 20170009454Abstract: The present set of inventions relates to the field of building and in particular to building constructions and to processes for manufacturing building constructions comprising tensioned and non-tensioned tendons and can be used to construct residential, public and office buildings and constructions as well as for reconditioning or restoring the same. The technical result consists of the provision of relatively long-extended constructions or complicated shape constructions working as a single pre-tensioned construction and characterized by high carrying capacity, stability and rigidity.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2014Publication date: January 12, 2017Inventors: Evgeny Vyacheslavovich Komrakov, Larisa Arkadievna Molokhina, Alexandr Grigorievich Bekrenev
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Publication number: 20170009455Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for manufacturing a waterproofing membrane comprising: a preparation of a composition dispersed in a solvent; coating a reinforcement layer by application of said composition on one side of the reinforcement layer; an evaporation of said solvent; having the coated reinforcement layer dried; and an application of a bituminous mass on another side of said reinforcement layer, characterized in that, during the preparation of the composition, the composition is dispersed in a solvent chosen in the group consisting of a solvent other than water or water. The present invention relates also to a composition for a waterproofing membrane.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2016Publication date: January 12, 2017Applicant: S.A. Imperbel N.V.Inventors: Michel Getlichermann, Xavier Godeaux, Hans Aerts, Eric Bertrand
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Publication number: 20170009456Abstract: A gutter debris preclusion device for use with a gutter attached to a building, comprising a support structure being substantially rigid and having a recess with a plurality of apertures and a plurality of ribs; a screen having a plurality of apertures and being at least partially disposed on the ribs of the support structure; and, wherein a cross-sectional profile of the screen has an arc shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2016Publication date: January 12, 2017Applicant: GutterGlove, Inc.Inventor: Robert C. LENNEY
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Publication number: 20170009457Abstract: Corrugated fine mesh material is configured to be located overlying a gutter. The fine mesh material has an upper edge opposite a lower edge with the upper edge configured to fit beneath shingles on a roof adjacent the gutter. The lower edge is configured to be held to a lip at a forward edge of the gutter. The corrugations add strength to the material and collect water at troughs thereof where the collected water more readily forms droplets that fall down into the gutter. A lower strip is preferably provided to hold the lower edge of the mesh to a lip of the gutter. An upper strip is optionally provided which includes a tab which can fit beneath shingles to the roof. A barrier such as a bead of caulk can optionally be coupled to an underside of the corrugated mesh to further encourage water droplets to fall.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2016Publication date: January 12, 2017Applicant: GutterGlove, Inc.Inventor: Robert C. LENNEY
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Publication number: 20170009458Abstract: An autonomous guided roofing material removal machine is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2016Publication date: January 12, 2017Inventors: Mark James UNDERHILL, Tyler Christian UNDERHILL