Patents Issued in January 19, 2017
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Publication number: 20170016168Abstract: A laundry treatment apparatus includes a cabinet and a drawer retractably provided in the cabinet. An accommodation unit is provided at the drawer and defines a space configured to receive washing water. The laundry treatment apparatus includes a guider. The guider includes a first body rotatably coupled to the cabinet, and a second body rotatably coupled to the first body and the drawer and configured to connect the first body to the drawer. A supply unit is connected to a water supply source. A water supply channel is provided along the guider and is configured to supply water between the supply unit and the accommodation unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2016Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventors: Jihong LEE, Kwangchul HEO
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Publication number: 20170016169Abstract: A laundry treatment apparatus includes a cabinet and a drawer retractably provided in the cabinet. An accommodation unit is disposed in the drawer and defines a space configured to receive washing water. A water supply channel is connected to a water supply source and is configured to supply washing water to the accommodation unit. The laundry treatment apparatus includes a body along which a water supply channel is provided, the body being rotatably provided at the cabinet. A body guider is provided at the cabinet and is configured to guide a rotational movement of the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2016Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventors: Jihong LEE, Wooseong KIM
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Publication number: 20170016170Abstract: The improved dryer output exhaust duct of the present invention is comprised of a nonconductive, high temperature polymer to form a dielectric exhaust output duct. The dielectric dryer exhaust duct prevents the travelling of electrical current from an inadvertently energized dryer chassis to the attached flexible ducting and thus prevents the ducting from overheating or melting from the electrical current or igniting flammable materials nearby or contained within the ducting.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2016Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventor: Mark E. Goodson
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Publication number: 20170016171Abstract: A clothes dryer includes a rotatable drum, a drum supporter for supporting the drum, the drum supporter being provided with a discharge port for discharging air from the drum, a circulation channel for guiding the air discharged through the discharge port into the drum, and a filter cartridge disposed in the circulation channel for filtering air, wherein the filter cartridge includes an inside filter cartridge for filtering air discharged from the drum and an outside filter cartridge for filtering air that has passed through the inside filter cartridge, the outside filter cartridge being disposed in the circulation channel, the inside filter cartridge being separably received in the outside filter cartridge through an opening formed in the outside filter cartridge, and wherein the inside filter cartridge is provided with an interference protrusion, and the outside filter cartridge is provided with a restraint protrusion for restraining the interference protrusion.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2016Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventors: Manseok LEE, Junseok LEE
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Publication number: 20170016172Abstract: A clothes dryer includes a rotatable drum, a drum supporter for supporting the drum, the drum supporter being provided with a discharge port for discharging air from the drum, a circulation channel for guiding air discharged through the discharge port into the drum, and a filter cartridge for filtering air in the circulation channel, wherein the filter cartridge includes an inside filter cartridge for filtering air discharged from the drum and an outside filter cartridge disposed in the circulation channel in a state of being supported by the drum supporter, the outside filter cartridge including a front filter for filtering air that passes through the inside filter cartridge and flows forward, a rear filter for filtering air that passes through the inside filter cartridge and flows rearward, and a lateral filter for filtering air that passes through the inside filter cartridge and flows in the lateral direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2016Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventors: Manseok LEE, Haeyoon Je
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Publication number: 20170016173Abstract: Steam-generating apparatus (1) and method for controlling same, wherein said steam-generating apparatus (1) comprises a water reservoir (5), a boiler (6) for generating steam, a sensor (14) connected to the boiler (6) for detecting the temperature of or pressure in the boiler (6), a pump (7) configured to pump water from the reservoir (5) to the boiler (6), and a controller (15) configured to receive a signal from the sensor (14) and to control operation of the pump (7) in dependence on said signal, the controller (15) is configured to determine an amount of water within the boiler (6) and to control the pump (7) to supply water to the boiler (6) when the determined amount of water is less than a predetermined value; moreover, said controller (15) is arranged to determine the amount of water by measuring at least one time interval needed for predetermined increase in temperature or pressure of the boiler (6) and to compare the measured time interval with a predetermined value.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2015Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventors: JOSE LUIS GARCIA ESTRADA, SUDHEER REDDY TIRUMALA, KWONG LIM CHIN, YAO HEAN CHIAH
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Publication number: 20170016174Abstract: There is described an improved iron structure comprising a soleplate provided with through holes for steam adapted to come into contact with the fabrics to be treated, a boiler adapted to produce steam fluidly connected to the soleplate, a duct for introducing water into the boiler, heating means and a control button functionally connected to the boiler and arranged to obtain the delivery of steam through the through holes of the soleplate. In particular, the boiler is produced as fluid-tight coupling between the soleplate and a cover portion to form a boiler compartment in which the water is boiled and in which during use of the iron the hot water-steam balance is established.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2016Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventors: Carlo Rosa, Michele Picchi
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Publication number: 20170016175Abstract: Embodiments relate generally to methods and systems for bleaching textiles using ozone gas that incorporates a color removal step. In one example, there is provided a hybrid machine that incorporates certain features of a washer, but that also includes an integrated blower for gas distribution inside the machine. There is also provided an ozone dosing control system that allows for maintenance of a constant concentration of ozone in the machine. In one embodiment, the ozone output measured in grams/hour at this constant concentration in conjunction with the weight of product measured being treated may be referred to as the “bleaching factor.” There is further provided a wastewater dye removal step, in which ozone is used to clean the water and remove dyes and other colors that may be deposited via denim or other garments.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2016Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventors: THOMAS R. ALLEN, CHARLES SMITH, THORAM CHARANDA
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Publication number: 20170016176Abstract: A fiber cord for reinforcement has an adhesive treatment agent attached to a surface thereof and includes, in an inner layer part thereof, two kinds of compounds each having a molecular weight of less than 1,000. The main compound is an aromatic compound or contains an ?-dicarboxylic acid component, and the other compound is an aliphatic compound or an alicyclic compound. It is preferable that the adhesive treatment agent is a resorcin-formalin- latex-based adhesive, that the fiber cord includes a twisted synthetic fiber, that the aromatic compound is a heterocyclic compound, that the main compound is located only in the inner layer part of the fiber cord, that a compound having a hexamethylene diisocyanate trimer structure is present, and that no latex is present in the inner layer part of the fiber cord. This fiber cord is produced through a two-stage treatment with a pre-treatment liquid and adhesive treatment liquid.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2013Publication date: January 19, 2017Applicant: TEIJIN LIMITEDInventors: Shintaro SHIMADA, Shuhei OKAMURA
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Publication number: 20170016177Abstract: Novel coated substrates comprise a substrate and a coating thereon. The coating comprises a polymeric component and a colored oligomer. The colored oligomer is produced from a reactive dye with nucleophilic compounds, and optionally further complexed with organic cationic compounds.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2016Publication date: January 19, 2017Applicant: Milliken & CompanyInventors: Xiaoyong Michael Hong, Peter Xie, Brian Sun
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Publication number: 20170016178Abstract: A cable-driving arrangement of a vehicle includes a cable main body. The cable main body is composed of a plurality of unit filaments, and distal ends of the unit filaments are melted to be integral to form a melted end. The cable main body is for being relatively positionably disposed on a vehicle with a portion near the melted end.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2015Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventor: Yuan-Hung WEN
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Publication number: 20170016179Abstract: A biorefining method of processing a lignocellulosic biomass to separate lignin and hemicellulose from cellulose includes the steps of (a) reacting the biomass in an aqueous slurry having a pH less than 7, comprising a transition metal catalyst, hydrogen peroxide; and (b) separating a solid cellulose fraction from dissolved lignin and hemicellulose fractions. The method may also be used to treat cellulose and produce microcrystalline or nanocrystalline cellulose. The transition metal catalyst may be a nanoparticulate catalyst including multivalent iron, iron oxides and iron hydroxides. The nanoparticulate catalyst may be formed by oxidizing a highly reduced solution of iron, such as groundwater that has not been exposed to oxygen.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2016Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventors: Andrew A. OLKOWSKI, Bernard LAARVELD, Norman ARRISON
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Publication number: 20170016180Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of producing steam at a digester plant of a chemical pulp mill. Black liquor is discharged from the digester at a first temperature and pressure. The black liquor is treated in a flash tank for generating flashed black liquor and flash steam at a second temperature and a second pressure, which are lower than the first temperature and pressure. The flashed black liquor is taken for further treatment to the evaporation plant. The flash steam is led to an indirect heat exchange contact with clean liquid in the reboiler for boiling the liquid and for generating steam. The steam is led from the reboiler into a fan or compressor for increasing the steam pressure to a third pressure, which is higher than the second pressure and for adjusting the pressure of the steam in the flash tank. Steam at a third pressure is used for pretreating comminuted cellulosic fiber material, such as chips, prior to cooking.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2015Publication date: January 19, 2017Applicant: ANDRITZ OYInventors: Johan ENGSTROM, Paivi KETONEN, Peter KOISTINEN
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Publication number: 20170016181Abstract: A papermaking machine includes a Yankee dryer, a doctor, and a doctor blade loading control system. The doctor blade loading control system includes a first doctor loading cylinder coupled to the doctor and configured to selectively apply a loading force to the doctor, a second doctor loading cylinder coupled to the doctor and configured to selectively apply a loading force to the doctor, a first air line in communication with the first doctor loading cylinder, a second air line in communication with the second doctor loading cylinder, a first electronic pressure controller configured to control a loading pressure of the first doctor loading cylinder on the doctor based on a first loading pressure setpoint, and a second electronic pressure controller configured to control a loading pressure of the second doctor loading cylinder on the doctor based on a second loading pressure setpoint.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2016Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventors: Mitchell S. Edbauer, Ross C. Bons, Jason A. Haines, Scott M. Thomson
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Publication number: 20170016182Abstract: This invention relates to the composition of a chitosan coated paper wherein the chitosan may be derived from a variety of sources. Methods of using chitosan as a surface coating or pulp additive to tune the properties of paper and paperboard products are also described. The chitosan applied is a bio-based and environmentally friendly barrier coating and/or additive material for the manufacture of functional paper and paperboard products, specifically as evaporative cooling media requiring wet strength and structural integrity, wicking, and moisture resistance as an alternative to conventional phenolic-based resins. The solid-state fermentation method to produce chitosan and its derivatives offer renewable bio-based materials towards the manufacture of functional paper products that are eco-friendly but also offer uncompromised performance levels.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2016Publication date: January 19, 2017Applicant: Western Michigan University Research FoundationInventors: Andro Hernandez Mondala, Brian Richard Young
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Publication number: 20170016183Abstract: A multi-ply bath tissue includes cellulosic microfibers and wood pulp fibers. The bath tissue has sufficient temporary wet strength resin to provide an initial Finch Cup cross-machine direction (CD) wet tensile of from about 2.5 to about 20 g/3 in. per pound of basis weight, decaying to less than 65% of the initial value in less than 15 minutes after immersion in water, and a caliper of at least 5 mils per 8 sheets per pound of basis weight. At least one of the plies includes a plurality of fiber-enriched hollow domed regions having a relatively high basis weight, a plurality of connecting regions having a relatively lower basis weight forming a network interconnecting the fiber-enriched hollow domed regions of the sheet, and a plurality of transition regions with upwardly and inwardly inflected consolidated fibrous regions transitioning from the connecting regions into the fiber-enriched hollow domed regions.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2016Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventors: Joseph H. Miller, Daniel W. Sumnicht, T. Philips Oriaran, Brian J. Schuh, Alberto J. Ramirez, Jeffrey A. Lee
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Publication number: 20170016184Abstract: A vibratory compactor is disclosed which may include a chassis, a prime mover supported by the chassis, and at least one roller supporting the chassis. The at least one roller may be adapted to emit both conventional vibrations and oscillatory vibrations.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2015Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventor: Nicholas A. Oetken
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Publication number: 20170016185Abstract: A compacting apparatus includes a chassis, at least one drum supporting the chassis, a propel motor operatively associated with and adapted to rotate the at least one drum, a vibratory motor connected to the propel motor, a shaft, and an eccentric weight. The propel motor defines an aperture through which the shaft extends, drivably connecting the vibratory motor and the eccentric weight.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2015Publication date: January 19, 2017Applicant: CATERPILLAR PAVING PRODUCTS INC.Inventors: Joseph Alan Lehtola, Michael P. Siers
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Publication number: 20170016186Abstract: In a device for working ground surfaces or roadways comprising a machine frame and a working drum in a drum housing arranged at said machine frame, where no less than one spraying device extending parallel to the working drum and featuring several outlet nozzles for spraying agents arranged next to one another and directed towards the working drum is arranged at the drum housing, where the outlet nozzles comprise one each drivable closing mechanism with a closing element which, in an open position, fully uncovers the nozzle channel of the outlet nozzle and, in a closed position, closes the nozzle channel, it is provided for the following features to be achieved: that a controller drives the closing mechanisms, with the outlet nozzles and the related closing elements being adapted to one another in such a fashion that the flow cross-section in the outlet nozzle is variable in accordance with the position of the closing element on a specified path between the open position and closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2016Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventors: Christoph Menzenbach, Bernd Walterscheid, Cyrus Barimani, Günter Hähn
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Publication number: 20170016187Abstract: A system providing environmentally friendly pathway tunnel utilizes a bottom configuration with multiple elongated beams and slots. One or more of the beams includes upstanding sedimentation members that are spaced apart along a span of the tunnel. The system interacts with the flowing water and earthen material in the flowing water such that capture and settling of the earthen material at locations along the tunnel occurs to produce a more natural water flow pathway along the tunnel.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2016Publication date: January 19, 2017Applicant: Contech Engineered Solutions LLCInventors: Scott D. Aston, Michael A. Blank, Edward H. Zax
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Publication number: 20170016188Abstract: Reflective luminescent markings on a road or sign surface are formed by applying onto the surface a base material which is liquid in an initial state for application and sets or cures to form a solid layer after application where the base material contains a fine/medium filler material of glass ground from recycled materials in a rotary mill. Coarse material from the grinder is separated out and supplied as a separate material to be applied onto the surface of the layer of base material and fine ground glass. The base material is connected or impregnated with a luminescent material such as photo luminescent 2 4 6 trichlorophenyl in a binder such as polyurea.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2016Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventor: David Langtry
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Publication number: 20170016189Abstract: An attachment assembly and a method for mounting a traffic control device to a mast arm are provided. The attachment assembly includes an attachment device. The attachment device includes a first portion operably connect to the mast arm so that a first surface of the first portion is oriented toward the mast arm, a second portion extending substantially parallel to the first portion along at least a portion of a first length, a second surface of the second portion is oriented toward the traffic control device, and a third portion having a third length and extending between the first portion and the second portion so that a gap is formed between a second face of the first portion and a first face of the second portion that allows the attachment device to flex when the traffic control device is mounted to the mast arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2016Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventor: Robert E. Townsend, JR.
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Publication number: 20170016190Abstract: A parking space barricade is disclosed. The barricade has a crossmember, a first pair of legs, and a second pair of legs. The crossmember has a first fork end and a second fork end. The first fork end is opposite the second fork end. The first pair of legs are joined at a first upper end. The first upper end has a first crossmember mount. The second pair of legs are joined at a second upper end. The second upper end has a second crossmember mount. The first fork end is pivotally connected to the first crossmember mount. The second fork end is pivotally connected to the second crossmember mount. The first and second pair of legs each are pivotal between a stored position and a deployed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2016Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventor: Josephine Wade-Smith
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Publication number: 20170016191Abstract: In one embodiment, a self-restoring crash cushion including multiple diaphragms spaced along a length direction of the cushion, an elongated track adapted to be anchored to the ground that extends along the length direction under the cushion, the diaphragms being mounted to the track in a manner in which they can slide along the track when impacted by a moving vehicle or when the cushion is being restored, and means for dissipating energy of the moving vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2015Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventors: DEAN SICKING, DAVID LITTLEFIELD, KENNETH WALLS, SETH COHEN, KEVIN SCHRUM
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Publication number: 20170016192Abstract: An energy absorbing system with one or more energy absorbing assemblies is provided to reduce or eliminate severity of a collision between a moving vehicle and a roadside hazard. The energy absorbing system may be installed adjacent various roadside hazards or may be installed on highway service equipment. One end of the system may face oncoming traffic. A collision by a motor vehicle with a sled assembly may result in shredding or rupturing of portions of an energy absorbing element to dissipate energy from the vehicle collision.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2016Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventor: James R. Albritton
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Publication number: 20170016193Abstract: A safety trailer is shown including first and second platforms, at least one of said first and second platforms having an axle and wheels attached thereto; a plurality of interconnected wall sections positioned between and connected to the first and second platforms, the plurality of wall sections defining a protected work area on a side of the trailer; and wherein each wall section has first and second end members, each of the first and second end members comprising an outwardly projecting alignment member and an alignment-receiving member, the first and second end members having the alignment and alignment-receiving members positioned in opposing configurations.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2016Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventors: Kevin K. Groeneweg, David Meyerink, Duane Meyerink, LeRoy Severson
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Publication number: 20170016194Abstract: A snow flipper for clearing snow. The snow flipper includes a blade. The snow flipper also includes a handle attached the blade. The handle includes a first portion, a second portion attached to the second portion and a bend creating a vertical portion of the handle. The snow flipper further includes a handgrip. The handgrip is movably secured to the handle, telescopes relative to the handle and provides a gripping surface for the user. The snow flipper additionally includes a flat spring attached to the vertical portion of the handle. The flat spring includes a curved piece of rigid material configured to deform under a force, return to its initial shape upon removal of the force and cause downward motion of the handgrip to result in motion that is upward and away from the user. The snow flipper moreover includes a wheel attached near one end of the flat spring.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2016Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventors: Reed Quinn, David B. Brough
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Publication number: 20170016195Abstract: A pneumatic fender and a mouth piece metal for a pneumatic fender with an open/close valve fixed at a position in which a through hole formed in a dividing wall constituting a receiving chamber, where the valve is closed by closed position fixing members. A safety valve is isolated from a cavity of a fender bladder by a receiving chamber, the safety valve being able to be detached and attached while the pneumatic fender is in use. A confirmation test of a valve opening pressure of the safety valve is performed by opening a receiving chamber open/close valve and raising an internal pressure of a cavity of the receiving chamber to a pressure threshold via a receiving chamber communication passage. The open/close valve is fixed at a position in which the through hole is open by open position fixing member.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2015Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventor: Shu Yamada
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Publication number: 20170016196Abstract: A cover for an oil skimmer is disclosed. The cover may have a hollow body including an open end and a closed end opposite the open end. The cover may also include a flange attached to and extending outward from the body. The flange may be disposed generally orthogonal to the body. Further, the cover may include a gusset attached to the body and the flange. The gusset may be disposed generally orthogonal to the body and the flange. In addition, the cover may include at least one hole in the flange. The hole may be configured to receive a fastener. The closed end may have a radius that is smaller than half of a width of the open end.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2015Publication date: January 19, 2017Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventor: Mick RYKHUS
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Publication number: 20170016197Abstract: A friction reducing jacket is applied to a pile. The jacket comprises a sheet material and is formed in a shape that can conform to the exterior surface of the pile. The sheet material comprises a thermoplastic, e.g., polyolefin, and a slip agent, e.g., amide. A method of shielding a pile from downward force exerted by backfilled earthen materials during settlement includes the steps of providing a friction reducing jacket constructed of sheet material comprising a thermoplastic polymer and an amide slip agent; driving the pile into soil, leaving a portion of the pile above the soil exposed; wrapping the friction reducing jacket around the exterior surface of the exposed portion of the pile such that the interior surface of the jacket contacts the exposed exterior surface of the pile; and placing backfilled earthen materials around the jacketed section of the pile.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2015Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventor: Frankie A.R. Queen
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Publication number: 20170016198Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for activating the lateral friction of pile-like load-bearing members which are founded in solid rock. The apparatus includes a device which is suitable for reducing a height of the apparatus when the apparatus is subjected to loading by a compressive force. The loading with the compressive force can cause a pile-like load-bearing member to settle in a controlled manner in the ground, the level of settlement being sufficient for activating the lateral friction on the pile-like load-bearing member. The invention also relates to pile-like load-bearing members and building constructions which include such an apparatus as well as to a method for activating the lateral friction of pile-like load-bearing members and a method for erecting a building construction.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2016Publication date: January 19, 2017Applicant: DR. SPANG Ingenieurgesellschaft für Bauwesen, Geologie und Umwelttechnik mbHInventors: CHRISTIAN SPANG, GERD FESTAG, RENÉ SCHÄFER, SABRINA DENNE, ACHILLES HÄRING, ANNA AMCHISLAVSKI, BERND-MICHAEL SULKE, DIETMAR MÄHNER, ANSGAR KORTE, STEFAN THÜNEMANN, INGO FENNEKER
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Publication number: 20170016199Abstract: A device for reducing underwater sound has a holding device and a hydrosound damper with noise reducing elements. The device has a transport housing for transporting the hydrosound damper, a first end of the underwater sound damper being fixed to the transport housing and the transport housing being connected to a holding device via a support device has a cable winch with a support cable arranged on the transport housing and has a motor-driven drum, wherein using the support device, the transport housing is lowered from the holding device to the sea floor.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2015Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventor: Karl-Heinz ELMER
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Publication number: 20170016200Abstract: A method for improving an inwards stability of an existing levee including a landslide slope (128) and at least one of a landside berm (132), a landside heel, and a landside trench. The method comprises placing columns (160) through the landside berm into one or more soft soil layers (40) with corresponding soil volumetric weights (?s), wherein the columns have a column volumetric weight (?c) that is at least 10% larger than the soil volumetric weights, and wherein the columns comprise a mineral aggregate and an impermeable filler.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2016Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventors: Adrianus Gerardus Gregorius van Haastert, Richard Jacob Looij, Josephus Antonius Wilhelmus Hockx
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Publication number: 20170016201Abstract: A heat exchange structure of a power generation facility including a piping system that is embedded in a reinforced concrete underground structure that is integrally formed with the power generation facility, and a heat medium that is fluid and is stored in the piping system. The piping system circulates the heat medium used for heat exchange in the power generation facility.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2014Publication date: January 19, 2017Applicant: THE CHUGOKU ELECTRIC POWER CO., INC.Inventors: Yasutaka Wada, Haruhito Kubota, Yukimasa Yamamura, Ichiro Uchiyama, Keiji Oyama, Toshiki Yamasaki
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Publication number: 20170016202Abstract: Support structures for electrohydraulic apparatuses in particular of electrical and hydraulic apparatuses of irrigation systems are disclosed. The support structure is configured to be applied to a buriable well for housing and protecting such electrohydraulic apparatuses. On predetermined portions of the support structure a plurality of holes are formed, and are adapted for receiving a corresponding plurality of support means configured to hold, preferably in a releasable manner, one or more electrohydraulic apparatuses. Also described is a buriable well for housing and protecting electrohydraulic apparatuses comprising at least one such support structure of electrohydraulic apparatuses.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2016Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventors: Anna STIATTI, Matteo Maria STIATTI, Alberto STIATTI
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Publication number: 20170016203Abstract: A bucket with a linear lower front edge includes: a first straight portion horizontally extending from the lower front edge toward an innermost of the bucket; an inclined portion continuous with a rear edge of the first straight portion, the inclined portion further extending toward the innermost of the bucket while being inclined upward; a curve continuous with a rear edge of the inclined portion at a lower edge of the curve, the curve having a predetermined bucket radius; a second straight portion continuous with an upper edge of the curve, the second straight portion being inclined upward toward a bucket opening; and a third straight portion bent at a bent portion toward the bucket opening relative to a front edge of the second straight portion, the third straight portion further extending toward the bucket opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2015Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventors: Toshimitsu Honda, Toshiyuki Ohta, Minoru Wada, Katsuhiro Tsutsumi, Takaya Kobayashi
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Publication number: 20170016204Abstract: A bucket with a blade-shaped lower front edge includes: a first straight portion horizontally extending from the lower front edge toward an innermost of the bucket; a curve continuous with a rear edge of the first straight portion at a lower edge of the curve, the curve having a predetermined bucket radius; a second straight portion continuous with an upper edge of the curve, the second straight portion being inclined upward toward a bucket opening; a third straight portion bent at a bent portion toward the bucket opening relative to a front edge of the second straight portion, the third straight portion further extending toward the bucket opening; a reinforcing member provided on an exterior surface of the third straight portion to reinforce of the exterior surface; and a connecting portion provided behind the curve.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2015Publication date: January 19, 2017Applicant: KOMATSU LTD.Inventors: Norihito Bandou, Takeshi Saoyama, Minoru Wada, Toshiyuki Ohta, Toshimitsu Honda, Katsuhiro Tsutsumi, Takaya Kobayashi, Takayasu Wakamoto
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Publication number: 20170016205Abstract: An apparatus for mounting a tool to a powered vehicle including a support frame, at least one mounting bracket, a threaded shaft, and a carriage assembly. At least one mounting bracket extends from the support frame and is configured to mount to the powered vehicle. The threaded shaft has a first end journaled to the support frame and a second end journaled to the support frame. The carriage assembly has a plurality of connectors and is movingly connected to the support frame and the threaded shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2016Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventor: Duane G. Shipman
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Publication number: 20170016206Abstract: An assist generator motor is driven by an engine to generate power or assists in a drive of the engine by supply of power from an electricity storage device. A revolving electric motor is driven by power supplied from the electricity storage device or supplies regeneration power generated by a regeneration operation to the electricity storage device. The assist generator motor is controlled by a first inverter. The revolving electric motor is controlled by a second inverter. The first inverter and the second inverter are mounted on a support bracket elastically supported on a revolving frame in a position different from a position where the electricity storage device is mounted.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2015Publication date: January 19, 2017Applicant: Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., LtdInventors: Yasunori OTA, Mitsugu OJIMA, Shuji EGAWA, Yuji AZUMA
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Publication number: 20170016207Abstract: A working machine including a ground engaging structure and a propulsion system for moving the working machine via the ground engaging structure. A body is supported on the ground engaging structure, and a working arm is connected to the body and has a carriage at one end for receiving an attachment. A control system is provided for selectively and variably oscillating the carriage.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2016Publication date: January 19, 2017Applicant: J. C. Bamford Excavators LimitedInventors: Graham Mark Brooks, Richard Brooks, Samuel Josef Bell
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Publication number: 20170016208Abstract: To provide a work machine capable of efficiently regenerating the energy owned by hydraulic fluid during a swing deceleration.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2015Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventors: Teppei SAITOH, Yuki AKIYAMA, Kenji HIRAKU, Hiromasa TAKAHASHI, Juri SHIMIZU
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Publication number: 20170016209Abstract: Disclosed is a work vehicle adapted to mount a front work implement operated under a forward facing posture and a rear work implement operated under a reverse facing posture. A forward/reverse operational unit includes a first operational tool operable by one hand of a driver under the reverse facing posture and a second operational tool operable by the one hand engaged in operation of the first operational tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2016Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventors: Yoshihiko Kuroshita, Masahiro Sugioka, Daisuke Hashimoto
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Publication number: 20170016210Abstract: To recognize an obstacle such as a working face which may be touched by a revolving upperstructure including a height position thereof at the time of a swing control. A plurality of first cameras 13 for forming bird's eye views which photograph obliquely lower parts of directions different from each other are arranged in a revolving upperstructure 3, a composite bird's eye view 20 is displayed on a display 15, second cameras 16R, 16L for photographing through images including corner parts from a rear end of the revolving upperstructure 3 to side parts within a visual field range are arranged in lower part positions of a swing frame 3a of the revolving upperstructure 3 so as to rotate following swing of the revolving upperstructure 3, and corner part through images 30R, 30L are displayed on the display 15 so as to be superimposed on the composite bird's eye view 20.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2015Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventors: Yoichi KOWATARI, Kouji FUJITA, Yoshihiro INANOBE, Hiroyoshi TANAKA, Takashi KUSAMA, Moritaka OOTA, Hidefumi ISHIMOTO
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Publication number: 20170016211Abstract: Provided is a display system including: a display unit which displays an image; a vehicle body position data acquisition unit which acquires vehicle body position data indicating a position of a vehicle body supporting a work machine; a process position data storage unit which stores process position data indicating a process position of a process target processed by the work machine; and a display controller which displays an image indicating the process position based on the process position data and an image indicating a specific position of the vehicle body on the display unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2016Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventors: Daiki Arimatsu, Yuki Shimano, Takeshi Takaura, Jason Anetsberger
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Publication number: 20170016212Abstract: Locking devices and components for wear assemblies for securing a wear part to the blade or lip of an excavator. Said wear part will usually be a teeth adaptor, and when placed on the blade both parts determine a channel where the locking device is placed. Said locking device will usually comprise a C-clamp member for mounting in the rearward of said channel, a front structure to engage to the frontward of the channel and a wedge structure placed between the C-clamp member and the front structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2015Publication date: January 19, 2017Applicant: METALOGENIA RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGIES S.L.Inventors: Jorge TRIGINER BOIXEDA, Javier ROL
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Publication number: 20170016213Abstract: A valve arrangement for selectably directing water to an end user from either a first continuous mains pressure source of water or a second source of water supplied intermittently from a water storage facility by pump means (16), said valve arrangement (10) including a first valve means (44,59) being positionable in an open position permitting water from said first continuous mains pressure source to flow to said end user, said first valve means being movable to a closed position to prevent water flow from said first continuous mains pressure source to said end user, said first valve means being moved to said closed position by water pressure of water supplied from said second source by said pump means, said valve arrangement including a second valve means (23,58) positionable in an open condition or a closed condition, said second valve means being moved to said open condition by water pressure of water supplied from said second source by said pump means as said first valve means is moved to said closed posiType: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2016Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventors: Ugo Beltrami, David Beltrami, Antonio Beltrami
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Publication number: 20170016214Abstract: A fluid flow system comprising a supply line, a fluid control unit and at least one end user; wherein fluid flow through the system is facilitated only upon a certified verification signal generated by the end-user and certifying said verification signal by the fluid control unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2015Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventors: Shay RAVID, Alon GAL, Lior HERTZ
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Publication number: 20170016215Abstract: Distributing, opening and closing device for taps, has an inlet chamber, an outlet chamber to the shower column/head or to the shower hose, an outlet chamber to the shower hose or the shower column/head, a discharge opening and a water regulator with the functions of opening, intermediate closing and closing/discharging in one single mechanism, the water regulator being connected to the chambers of the distributing device, and being regulated via an actuating control with several positions, diverting the water, depending on the actuating rotation, to the corresponding chamber or discharge opening of both, thus releasing the water retained in the feed pipes in order to eliminate uncontrolled discharges of water, dripping or the formation of bacteria that are commonly generated in stagnant water, such as legionella.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2015Publication date: January 19, 2017Applicant: GRIFERIAS GROBER, S.L.Inventor: ROBERTO LADRON JIMENEZ
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Publication number: 20170016216Abstract: A faucet mounting system includes an upper fixture including an outer wall defining a chamber, and at least one groove formed within an inner surface of the outer wall. A lower mounting shank extends below the upper fixture and includes a skirt, a post extending downwardly from the skirt, and at least one spring clip. The at least one spring clip is recessed within an outer surface of the skirt in a compressed position, and extending outside of the outer surface of the skirt in an extended position.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2015Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventors: Darrell Scott Crowe, Kurt Judson Thomas
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Publication number: 20170016217Abstract: Sprayhead (1) for a faucet, of the type which is separable and can be independently handled with respect to a faucet body, comprising: an inlet union (2), having a connecting mouth connectable to an extractable water supply hose; a dispensing body (4), defining at least a first dispensing outlet (40) and a second dispensing outlet (41); a selector body (3), arranged between the inlet union (2) and the dispensing body (4) and having a selection mechanism (30) actuatable from the outside so as to place the connecting mouth (20) in fluid communication either with the first dispensing outlet (40) or with the second dispensing outlet (41); and a containment casing (5, 6) composed of two portions made of different materials: a structural portion (5), within which the selector body (3) is housed; and a functional portion (6), which covers at least partially said structural portion (5).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2016Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventor: Orlando Bosio