Patents Issued in March 28, 2017
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Patent number: 9605409Abstract: A system and method for operating a machine is disclosed. The system may include an input device configured to select from a plurality of modes of operation for the machine, the plurality of modes of operation comprising a manual mode, a remote mode, and an autonomous mode. The system may further include a controller coupled to the machine, the controller configured to place the machine in the selected mode of operation based on an input at the input device. The system may further include a transmitter configured to transmit a heartbeat signal. The system may further include a receiver configured to receive an acknowledgment signal from a remote system in response to the transmitted heartbeat signal.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2009Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventor: Adam John Gudat
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Patent number: 9605410Abstract: A hybrid hydraulic excavator includes an engine, a generator motor, a capacitor, a cooling system being configured to cool the capacitor, and a controller. The cooling system includes a circulation mechanism being configured to circulate a cooling water, and a cooler being configured to cool the cooling water with output from the engine. The controller prohibits auto-stop of the engine when it is determined that the capacitor is overheated.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2013Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Inventor: Kenichi Kitamura
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Patent number: 9605411Abstract: A hydraulic circuit includes: a priority valve including a first position and a second position where: the first position includes a first fluid passage and a fixed bypass orifice connected to the first fluid passage; the second position includes a second fluid passage and a variable bypass orifice connected to the second fluid passage. The hydraulic circuit further includes: a first fluid line fluidly connecting the priority valve and a first machine component; a second fluid line fluidly connecting the priority valve and a second machine component; a check valve placed between the priority valve and the second machine component and fluidly connecting the priority valve and the second machine component; an oil passage on the priority valve fluidly connected to one or more machine components other than the first and second machine components; one or more actuators connected to the priority valve; and a control valve communicatively connected to the one or more actuators connected to the priority valve.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2014Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Gang Wen, Moses I. Akpan, Steven E. Johnson
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Patent number: 9605412Abstract: A control system includes: a data acquisition unit that acquires an operation command value and data on a cylinder speed in a state where an operation command of operating a hydraulic cylinder is output; a deriving unit that derives an operation start operation command value when the hydraulic cylinder in a stopped state starts operating and slow-speed operation characteristics indicating a relation between the operation command value and the cylinder speed in a slow-speed area based on the data acquired by the data acquisition unit; a storage unit that stores the operation start operation command value and the slow-speed operation characteristics derived by the deriving unit; and a work machine control unit that controls a work machine based on information stored in the storage unit.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2015Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: Komatsu Ltd.Inventors: Katsuhiro Ikegami, Yoshiki Kami, Akinori Baba, Takeshi Takaura
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Patent number: 9605413Abstract: A multi-tool machine for utilizing a plurality of work tools includes an engine and a controller operatively coupled to the engine. The engine is configured to operate at a first engine operating configuration when a first work tool is coupled to the machine and configured to operate at a second engine operating configuration when a second work tool is coupled to the machine. The controller is configured to transition the engine from the first configuration to the second configuration when the machine transitions from the first work tool to the second work tool.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2015Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Xinyu Ge, Qiang Chen
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Patent number: 9605414Abstract: A transmission requirement setting unit sets a required traction force in a work vehicle based on an accelerator operation amount. A work implement requirement setting unit sets a required flow rate based on a work implement operation amount. An engine requirement setting unit determines the horsepower required based on the horsepower required by the transmission set based on the required traction force and the horsepower required by the work implement set based on the required flow rate. A required throttle setting unit determines a commanded throttle value based on the horsepower required. A pump displacement setting unit sets a target displacement for the hydraulic pump based on the required flow rate. The work implement requirement setting unit sets an upper limit for the required flow rate to a prescribed flow rate limit value when the discharge pressure of the hydraulic pump is at or above a prescribed pressure threshold.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2014Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: KOMATSU LTD.Inventors: Kenichi Yamada, Masao Yoshizawa
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Patent number: 9605415Abstract: A system for monitoring a machine at a work site includes a prime mover, a ground-engaging drive mechanism to propel the machine, and a plurality of sensors. A controller generates propulsion commands to propel the machine about the work site in an autonomous or semi-autonomous manner and determines a plurality of performance characteristics of the machine. The controller further determines whether the plurality of performance characteristics meet a plurality of performance thresholds and generates an alert command if any of the plurality of performance characteristics do not meet the plurality of performance thresholds.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2014Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Thandava K. Edara, Michael Taylor, Mo Wei, Troy K. Becicka, Daniel Stanek
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Patent number: 9605416Abstract: A spacer shim for locating between adjacent ground engaging tools of a work implement for an earth working machine includes a shim body, a shim upper protrusion, and a shim retention surface. The shim body includes a shim first leg and a shim second leg spaced apart to form a shim slot for receiving a lip of the work implement. The shim upper protrusion extends from the shim body and is adjacent to the shim first leg. The shim retention surface extends between the forward end and the shim upper protrusion and is configured to contact a bottom surface of a portion of an adjacent ground engaging tool.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2015Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventor: Patrick Simon Campomanes
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Patent number: 9605417Abstract: A system for harvesting rainwater for use in a skirt building. The skirt building includes a main building and a podium supporting the main building. The system includes: a standpipe; a buffer channel; a filter channel; and a green roof. The green roof includes a vegetation region including a baffled diversion corridor, and a bottom filtering layer including a drainage pipe. The standpipe is arranged on the main building and is connected to the buffer channel where the energy of rainwater flowing out of the standpipe is dissipated. The buffer channel, the filter channel, and the green roof are arranged on the podium, and the buffer channel communicates with the filter channel. The filter channel is connected to the green roof. The filter channel is divided into a plurality of sections respectively filled with different matrix materials.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2013Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignees: CHONGQING UNIVERSITY, Promotion Centre of Science and Technology Development, Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development of the People's Republic of ChinaInventors: Hongxiang Chai, Feng Zhang, Weijie Wang, Yanrong Bao, Luwei Guo, Shen Li, Hua Zhao
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Patent number: 9605418Abstract: An actuation mechanism for a dual flush toilet that includes a rotatable pivot pin including a body and an extension extending outwardly from the body; a first lever configured to contact the extension after a predetermined rotation of the first lever, such that continued rotation of the first lever rotates the pivot pin a first rotation to actuate the first flush mode; and a second lever configured to contact the extension after a predetermined rotation of the second lever, such that continued rotation of the second lever rotates the pivot pin a second rotation to actuate the second flush mode; wherein the first rotation is different than the second rotation.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2015Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: KOHLER CO.Inventors: Tony L. Lambert, Clayton C. Garrels, Douglas E. Bogard, Daniel N. Halloran, Randy O. Mesun
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Patent number: 9605419Abstract: A main valve seat surface for engaging the piston, an outer sidewall, and an inner sidewall defining a flow passage with a first opening and an second opening, the flow passage having a reduced diameter portion.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2013Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: SLOAN VALVE COMPANYInventor: John R. Wilson
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Patent number: 9605420Abstract: A universal, attachable urinal. Urine is discharged into receptacle (2) that funnels to a waste-tube (11) that runs through a hollow arm (3) to a pre-existing waste receiver. The arm (3), mounted by the receptacle (2), pivots on a stationary leg (4) between an operational and a nonoperational position. The leg (4) is secured next to the toilet by foot (6a) and/or support arm (7), using the closet bolt (8), toilet seat bolt (9), or other nearby secured object. A water line runs from the toilet's water source to the receptacle (2) for rinsing it and the conjoined waste-tube (11). Embodiments vary between the waste-tube (11) leading to the toilet bowl (12) or sewer-line (39), the manual or semi-automatic upright return of the arm (3), methods for securing the leg (4), and methods for controlling water dispersion to and in the receptacle (2) for rinsing.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2016Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Inventor: Jason Gabriel Berger
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Patent number: 9605421Abstract: A water-saving siphon toilet has a toilet body and a water tank, a eject water channel used for flushing the bottom of the toilet body and a brushing water channel used for brushing the washable surface of the toilet body are arranged between the toilet body and the water tank, and a siphon channel used for pollution is arranged at the bottom of the toilet body, and a first drain valve and a overflow pipe are arranged in the water tank, the eject water channel is isolated from the outside air, and reserved water is stored in the eject water channel for assisting flush the bottom of the toilet body next time. The eject water channel of the toilet body contacts outside air only at the water seal out of the eject hole when the toilet is at non-working states.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2013Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: XIAMEN AXENT CORPORATION LIMITEDInventor: Feiyu Li
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Patent number: 9605422Abstract: A storm water catch basin hazardous liquid valve that is automatically responsive to the presence of hazardous liquids in storm water run-off, the valve utilizing a hydrophobic barrier member to separate hazardous liquids from water. Collection of a sufficient amount of hazardous liquids across the hydrophobic barrier member initiates a float release member to seal off the catch basin. In the neutral or non-activated status, the storm water run-off enters the catch basin, passes through the valve assembly and out through the storm water conduit system in normal manner. When a hazardous liquid, such as oil, gasoline, chemicals, etc., is present in the storm water run-off above a threshold amount, the valve activates to close off the catch basin such that the storm water run-off is precluded from entering the storm water conduit system.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2013Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: ULTRATECH INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventor: Mark D. Shaw
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Patent number: 9605423Abstract: A method of constructing an inhabitable underground structure is disclosed that comprises the steps: creating a cutout in the earth at a desired location to generally match a desired shape of an interior of the underground structure; applying a reinforcement structure to an outer perimeter of the cutout; and applying shotcrete over the reinforcement structure to create a monolithic underground structure.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2015Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Inventor: John Cogburn
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Patent number: 9605424Abstract: Transportable unit for forming a straight parallelepiped-shaped residential space, provided with a bottom and a covering, and upright walls extending in between them, which walls can be converted between a—particularly retracted-transport position and a—particularly extended-operational position, in which the unit has a larger height, wherein the unit is equipped as a sanitary unit having a series of toilet bowls, urinals and/or showers.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2016Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Inventor: Marcel Adriaan Dirk Bikker
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Patent number: 9605425Abstract: A support assembly for providing a high degree of lateral strength and integrity is presented herein. The support assembly includes a beam support bracket having at least one laterally disposed elongated portion that is slidingly engaged with a corresponding lateral beam. The elongated portion of the beam support bracket is defined by spaced apart first and second support plates each including oppositely disposed edges which will mate with corresponding ledges, protrusion or reinforced corners within the lateral beam.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2016Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Inventor: Thomas G. Hendry
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Patent number: 9605426Abstract: A method of installing a self-supporting radiant barrier or insulation between roof joists or wall studs secured to an exterior building surface. Flexible and resilient strips are positioned in an inwardly bowed condition between adjacent roof joists or wall studs. A radiant barrier or insulation is positioned between the adjacent roof joists or wall strips in a bowed condition in engagement with the bowed strips. Thereafter, flexible and resilient rods are positioned in a bowed condition in engagement with the roof joists or wall studs, the radiant barrier or insulation and over the bowed strips to secure the radiant barrier or insulation to the underlying bowed strips and the adjacent roof joists or wall studs. The bowed strips, radiant barrier or insulation and the bowed rods are all located within the interior surfaces of the roof joists or wall studs.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2015Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: EVELYN'S LEAFSOLUTION, LLCInventors: Evelyn M. Robins, Anthony W. Morris
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Patent number: 9605427Abstract: The present invention is related to a process for manufacturing xerogels optionally containing a fibrous reinforcement material, to an insulating, self-supporting single-layer composite panel of thickness between 30 mm and 70 mm of xerogel comprising a fibrous reinforcement material comprising a nonwoven fibrous batting obtainable by this process and to the use thereof for the manufacture of building materials and thermal insulations.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2012Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: ENERSENSInventors: Elodie Besselievre, Emilie Darrigues, Sophie Chausson, Gilbert Pouleyn
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Patent number: 9605428Abstract: A metal panel configured to be supported in a suspension ceiling grid is provided comprising a metal sheet with a central planar portion and upturned edges defining a plurality of sides of the panel. The upturned edges comprise a first, generally-upwardly extending portion sharing a common edge with the central planar portion, a second, generally horizontally portion extending inwardly from and sharing a common edge with the first portion, and a third, generally downwardly extending portion sharing a common edge with the second portion, the first, second and third portions of the edges defining downwardly-opening channels. At least one cross brace is provided that extends between at least two sides of the panel, the cross brace having ends configured to be received in the channels. The central planar portion of the panel is secured to the cross brace to limit deflection of the central portion.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2015Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: Rockwool International A/SInventors: Mark A. Fladeland, Michael Corpolongo, Brett Christeon, Scott G. Jankovec, William R. Wuetig
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Patent number: 9605429Abstract: Provided is an assembly unit including 3×N (here, N is a natural number) number of polygonal surface parts, which extend in a vertical direction and have flat surfaces, connecting parts connecting end portions, which are adjacent to each other, of end portions of each of the polygonal surface parts, and coupling protrusions respectively protruding from the polygonal surface parts in a horizontal direction that is perpendicular to the vertical direction. The three polygonal surface parts in a clockwise direction are defined as one set, and the coupling protrusions respectively have formation positions that sequentially increase in height within the one set in the vertical direction.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2014Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: SEGI SYNTHETIC ENVIRONMENT CO., LTD.Inventors: Ki Hae Yang, Byoung Soon Song
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Patent number: 9605430Abstract: A retractable tape spring in-building method for a deployable structure comprising a main tape spring having an axis of deployment and of refurling substantially parallel to an unfurled axis X and comprising two ends, a secondary tape spring comprising two ends and a winding mandrel carried by a shaft parallel to an axis Z perpendicular to the axis X, the main tape spring being wound around the mandrel, a first end of the main tape spring being fixed to the mandrel, the method comprising the following steps: fixing a first end of the secondary tape spring a predefined distance away from a second end of the main tape spring, fixing a second end of the secondary tape spring on the mandrel. A deployable structure comprising a tape spring for a flexible structure is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2015Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: THALESInventors: Yannick Baudasse, Stéphane Vezain, Didier Stanek
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Patent number: 9605431Abstract: A timber joist is provided, which includes first and second flanges connected together by a web, the web being structurally integral with the flanges. Both flanges comprise timber poles. The web inserts into the first and second flanges a sufficient distance so as to provide resistance to longitudinal splitting or cracking of the timber.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2014Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: LOGGO IP PTY LTDInventors: Patrick Thornton, Peter Blair
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Patent number: 9605432Abstract: Interlocking roof shingle has a front rounded tongue on the first side edge; a tongue on the first end edge; an elongated groove assembly on the upper surface with a groove defined therein; a groove in the second end edge of the body; a groove in the second side edge of the body; and an elongated tongue assembly on the lower surface. In an embodiment of the invention, the front rounded tongue of an upper roof shingle is inserted into the elongated groove assembly of a lower roof shingle while at the same time a leg of the elongated tongue assembly of the upper roof shingle enters into a groove in the second end edge of the lower roof shingle for interlocking upper and lower shingles. The tongue on the first end edge is inserted into a corresponding groove in the second end edge of an adjacent roof shingle.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2016Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Inventor: Roberto F. Robbins
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Patent number: 9605433Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide roofing boards and roofing systems having improved fire resistance properties and methods related to the same. According to one aspect, a roofing system is provided. The roofing system includes roofing panels positioned atop structural support members to form a roof deck. Roofing boards are positioned atop the roof deck and coupled thereto and a roofing membrane is positioned atop the roofing boards and coupled therewith. The roofing boards include a coating of a mineral based material applied to one or more surfaces in an amount between the range of about 0.10 lbs/ft2 and about 0.70 lbs/ft2. The mineral based material coating enables the roofing boards to pass the UL 790 class A tests, such as the burning brand test.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2012Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Inventors: Duane Paradis, Guodong Zheng
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Patent number: 9605434Abstract: A method of making a laminated shingle is provided. The method includes coating a shingle mat with roofing asphalt to make an asphalt-coated sheet, adhering a reinforcement member to a portion of the asphalt-coated sheet, covering the asphalt-coated sheet, and optionally covering the reinforcement member, with granules to make a granule-covered sheet, dividing the granule-covered sheet into an overlay sheet and an underlay sheet, wherein the overlay sheet has a tab portion normally exposed on a roof and a headlap portion normally covered-up on a roof, the headlap portion having a lower zone adjacent the tab portion and an upper zone adjacent the lower zone, and wherein the reinforcement member is adhered to the lower zone of the headlap portion and laminating the overlay sheet and the underlay sheet to make the laminated shingle.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2013Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: Owens Corning Intellectual Capital, LLCInventors: James S. Belt, Bert W. Elliott
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Patent number: 9605435Abstract: A Z-closure member for raised seam roofs is formed through bending techniques into a shape having a ventilated central vertical member, an upper mounting flange having a return upper retainer member terminating rearwardly of the central member, and a lower flange extending from said central member and terminating rearwardly thereof to define a cavity for the insertion of a filter against the central member. A plurality of filter retention devices are disclosed for restraining movement of the filter, including adhesive placed on said central opening, an upper tab integrally formed with said upper retainer member and extending downwardly therefrom, a flexible locking tab formed as a return from said lower flange and terminating at said cavity, and a raised retention dimple formed in the lower flange adjacent the cavity. An optional rearwardly and upwardly extending deflector member extends from said lower flange to deflect rain passing through the filter.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2016Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Inventor: Emanuel S. Glick, Jr.
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Patent number: 9605436Abstract: A method of producing floor panels is disclosed. The method includes the steps of separating a sheet formed surface material (51) into surface strips (53) and gluing said surface strips to a core (50) with a space (54) between the surface strips (53).Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2013Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: VALINGE INNOVATION ABInventors: Darko Pervan, Per Nygren
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Patent number: 9605437Abstract: A dismountable flooring block comprises a flooring block body, having a first mounting edge portion and a second mounting edge portion, the first mounting edge portion and the second mounting edge portion being thinner than the flooring block body and being laterally extended from the flooring block body. Two mounting members are respectively disposed on an upper surface of the first mounting edge portion and on a bottom surface of the second mounting edge portion, in which a mounting direction of the first mounting edge portion and a mounting direction of the second mounting edge portion are both parallel to an up-and-down direction of the flooring block body, thereby enabling the mounting member of the flooring block body to mount to a mounting member of another flooring block body.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2016Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Inventor: Yu-Yung Cheng
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Patent number: 9605438Abstract: A window well assembly for providing natural light to an interior of a dwelling comprising a light-refracting block, a flange, an outer gasket, an internal gasket, a reinforcing band, and a fastener. The window well assembly is installed into a wall in the dwelling where the light-refracting block externally protrudes from the wall for natural light refraction into the interior of the dwelling. The light-refracting block comprises a block body that presents an external receiving side, an external transmitting side, an upper wall-interfacing side, a lower wall-interfacing side, and an internal emergent side. Natural light enters the external receiving side or external transmitting side and refracts through the block body until emitted through the internal emergent side.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2015Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: Dry Basement, Inc.Inventors: Curtis Bramble, Otto W. Fleck, Lowell Hickman
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Patent number: 9605439Abstract: A kitchen cabinet installation device to install upper wall cabinets and suspended cabinets is provided. The kitchen cabinet installation device of the present invention is a lightweight box for easy transportation and to provide an easy and quick installation procedure with precision and make the installation procedure a one man job. The kitchen cabinet installation device includes a box having a base and a cap, and a double scissor jack installed into the box. The box features rails with rollers to provide a smooth movement of the jack. The jack includes a lead screw. By cabinet installation the object is placed on the cap and is lifted by turning the knob in lead screw and held during the installation in a secure position.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2015Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Inventor: Ronald Young
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Patent number: 9605440Abstract: A memorial photo box including a rear housing having a rear wall, upper and lower walls and side walls and a front opening defined by the upper and lower walls and the first and second side walls. The memorial photo box includes a top cover having upper and lower walls and side walls and a lip formed about a front opening defined by the upper and lower walls and the sidewalls, whereby the top cover is mounted onto the rear housing. A high resolution photo and protective UV sheeting is disposed between the lip and the front opening of the rear housing. The rear housing contains one or more strands of light bulbs and circuitry to provide power and operate the one or more strands of light bulbs. The high resolution photo disposed between the lip is illuminated by the one or more strands of light bulbs.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2015Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Inventor: Frank E. Clay
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Patent number: 9605441Abstract: Disclosed is a tent frame top connecting structure comprising top levers movably connected to a connecting piece, connecting grooves, positioning grooves, sidewalls, lateral walls, a top portion, a bump stopper, and a moving fulcrum. Top levers serve as installation tools. The structure is simple and convenient to assemble.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2014Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: Campvalley (Xiamen) Co. Ltd.Inventor: Kwan Jun Choi
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Patent number: 9605442Abstract: The present invention provides a tent having a retractable roof. A plurality of poles extend substantially perpendicular to the ground. A roof frame is fastened to the plurality of poles and a tarpaulin is attached on the roof frame. At least one of the plurality of poles is divided into an upper pole and a lower pole, and a connection mechanism detachably connects the upper pole and the lower pole.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2015Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: Yotrio Group Co., Ltd.Inventor: Jianping Xie
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Patent number: 9605443Abstract: A push-pull door handle assembly is provided for use with a door having a latch mechanism. The assembly includes a base plate, an actuator linkage associated with the base plate and configured for actuating the latch, a door handle having a working end pivotally connected to the base plate and a free end opposite of the working end configured for manipulation by an operator such that a pushing action on the working end actuates the latch. The door handle is connected to the base plate such that a pulling action on the handle activates an alarm upon the free end reaching a predetermined position.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2014Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: ARCHITECTURAL BUILDERS HARDWARE MFG., INC.Inventors: Ankit Kirti Shah, Daniel Quijano, Kirti Shah
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Patent number: 9605444Abstract: An apparatus has a housing with a release lever and an actuation lever pivotably connected to the housing. A gear is pivotably disposed within the housing and a release rack is adapted to engage the release lever. A pivoting movement of the release lever linearly moves the release rack, which engages and rotates the gear in a first direction. An actuation rack is adapted to engage the actuation lever. A pivoting movement of the actuation lever linearly moves the actuation rack which engages and rotates the gear in a second direction.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2015Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: Amesbury Group, Inc.Inventors: Allen Rickenbaugh, Gary E. Tagtow, Tracy Lammers, Bruce Hagemeyer
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Patent number: 9605445Abstract: A component carrier for substantially electrical components (1), in particular for electrical/electronic components (1) as parts of motor vehicle locking systems, preferably motor vehicle door lock component carriers, comprising a main part (2) and at least one side wall (3, 4), wherein the side wall (3, 4) is detachably connected to the main part (2) at least in some regions.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2009Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: KIEKERT AKTIENGESELLSCHAFTInventor: Andreas Ziganki
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Patent number: 9605446Abstract: A key having a gripping portion, the key is left protruding so that torque can be applied by the key user. The gripping portion includes a gripping portion structure. The gripping portion structure further includes an electronic device having a plug connectable to a plug receptacle of electronic appliance. The electronic device integrated in the gripping portion structure. Along at least one side of the gripping portion structure disposed an elongated slot which is wide enough to be used as a key ring receptacle where the key ring, can pass through. The key gripping portion have a freedom of movement for the key user to move the key around the key ring and also a freedom of movement to cross the key ring to either direction, inwardly or outwardly for enabling comfortable access of the plug of the electronic device to be connected to the plug receptacle of electronic appliance.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2014Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Inventors: Lior Shabtay, Etay Hugi, Eli Ophir
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Patent number: 9605447Abstract: A cylinder locking device is provided in which an inner cylinder is pivotably inserted into a cylinder body, a protector is disposed opposite a rear end of the inner cylinder along an insertion direction of a mechanical key, the protector enabling the mechanical key to be inserted toward the inner cylinder, and a coil-shaped spring is provided between the protector and the inner cylinder or the cylinder body, wherein the spring is formed so as to have a coil portion that extends in the axial direction of the inner cylinder and a bent portion that is bent from at least one end part of the coil portion toward an interior of the coil portion in a direction along an axis of the inner cylinder. This enables deformation of a coil-shaped spring to be prevented.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2014Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: Kabushiki Kaisha Honda LockInventor: Hitoshi Yano
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Patent number: 9605448Abstract: The combination of a candle and a security assembly. The candle has a case, bounding a receptacle for a supply of wax, with a main body and a neck. The neck defines an opening into the receptacle. The case defines a shoulder facing in a first direction. The security assembly is configured to be placed in first and second different states. The security assembly in the first state is configured to be directed through the neck generally in the first direction up to and past the shoulder into a securing position. The security assembly in the first state and securing position is changeable into the second state wherein the security assembly is blocked by the shoulder from being moved generally oppositely to the first direction through the neck to be separated from the case. The security assembly in its second state is configured to accommodate an accessible portion of an embedded wick.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2015Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: Se-Kure Controls, Inc.Inventor: Roger J. Leyden
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Patent number: 9605449Abstract: The invention is directed to a lock for a door arrangement, wherein a catch and a pawl, which is assigned to the catch, are provided. The catch can be brought into an open position and into a closed position. The catch may be brought into holding engagement with a lock striker. The pawl may be brought into an engagement position or deflected into a release position. A lock mechanism and a crash mechanism with a crash element are provided. The crash mechanism may be brought from a normal condition into a crash condition. A switchable coupling is provided between the pawl actuation arrangement and the pawl. The crash element is acting on the switchable coupling or is part of the switchable coupling in such a way that bringing the crash mechanism into the crash condition opens the switchable coupling and lets the actuation of the pawl actuation arrangement run free.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2013Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: Brose Schliesssysteme GmbH & Co. KGInventors: David Rosales, Michael Wittelsbuerger
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Patent number: 9605450Abstract: A vehicle door includes a door structure and a movable door handle that is connected to a latch mechanism by a cable. A rotatably biased stop member is connected to the cable. The vehicle door further includes a housing having a channel that receives portion of the stop member. The channel includes first and second linear portions and a transverse stop portion that is engaged by the follower to prevent further lengthwise movement of the lock member and cable if a speed of the cable exceeds an allowable value.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2014Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventors: Livianu Dorin Puscas, Kosta Papanikolaou, Bhupendra A. Patel, David Manuel Rogers
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Patent number: 9605451Abstract: An exterior door handle assembly for motor vehicles is configured to reduce or eliminate wobble or looseness during operation of the door handle. The handle assembly may include a handle member or strap having vertically extending pins at forward and rearward ends of the handle strap, wherein the pins have non-circular cross-sectional shapes to tightly engage a slot in a finger of a bellcrank to thereby prevent wobble of the handle strap in use. The non-circular shapes may be substantially similar to that of a waxing gibbous moon.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2014Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLCInventor: Rajesh K. Patel
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Patent number: 9605452Abstract: A door handle apparatus includes: a handle body; a driven member; and a driving mechanism configured such that in a state where the driven member is at a first driving position, the handle body is positioned at a first handle position, and rotated to a second handle position by the driven member driven to a second driving position, and in a state where the driven member is at the second driving position, the handle body is rotatable or unrotatable from the second handle position in a first direction when subjected to a force in the first direction, and rotatable from the second handle position to a second direction opposite to the first direction when subjected to a force in the second direction, and the handle body is urged in the direction of being restored to the second handle position when rotating from the second handle position by the external force.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2013Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: AISIN SEIKI KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Masaki Yoshino, Koichi Nagata, Tatsuya Shimizu, Masayuki Nomura
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Patent number: 9605453Abstract: In a lockable door system, the combination comprising a door locking first assembly installable in a door for control of operable use to lock or unlock the door, an upper assembly including a locking plunger, and to guide plunger travel upwardly at door top level into locking and unlocking position, an actuator assembly including a rotor rotatable by handle or push bar to control door locking and unlocking, and connecting the rotor with the plunger, and door edge sealing structure.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2013Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: Syntegra LLCInventors: Alan K. Uyeda, Michael Wayne Phillips
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Patent number: 9605454Abstract: A rotary latch closure comprising a housing with an actuating shaft which is mounted so as to be rotatable, but axially fixed therein. The rotary latch closure has, at its free end, a circumferential thread, at least one axially oriented flattened portion, and a rotary latch configured to be fitted to the free end of the shaft so as to be fixed with respect to rotation relative to it in at least one rotational position and which is axially supported on a nut which can be screwed onto the circumferential thread. The nut is enclosed by a cage forming a laterally accessible space that is bounded by two walls, each of the two walls having a prismatic opening, wherein the opening allows the shaft to be slid through in a torsionally rigid manner.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2014Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: DIRAK Dieter Ramsauer Konstruktionselemente GmbHInventors: Dieter Ramsauer, Matthias Velten
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Patent number: 9605455Abstract: A self-contained combination latch and cam lock adapter module affixes to the rear of any lock (keyed or non-keyed) that has a requisite mating feature. The module is alignable in any of four positions (up, down, left, and right) on the back of the lock for latching in any installed position. The module allows a user to slam closed an associated door or drawer without having to rotate the lock into a locked position. The module retrofits in the field by removing and replacing an existing fixed cam. In one embodiment, a mating part is rotationally spring-loaded so that when the key or knob is turned and then released, the module automatically returns to its locked position, ready to be shut.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2014Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: CompX International Inc.Inventors: John Y. Kamin, Robert E. Dalton, Jr.
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Patent number: 9605456Abstract: A door assistant includes a generally wedge-shaped portion and a handle. The wedge-shaped portion includes a surface defined between a first lower end and a second higher end. The handle includes a generally vertically extending portion and a grasping portion. The handle operates between a first orientation in which the grasping portion is aligned with the wedge shaped portion, and a second orientation in which the grasping portion is aligned with a surface of a door when the door assistant is in use. The handle places the wedge-shaped portion in a desired position relative to a lower edge of a door by a user. The door assistant further includes a foot pad extending rearwardly from the wedge-shaped portion, and has a surface sloping downward from the second higher end to the first lower end.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2015Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: S & G GLOBAL SERVICES PTY LIMITEDInventors: Geoff Booker, Sean Devine, Michael Hort
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Patent number: 9605457Abstract: A three-dimensionally adjustable hinge receives a pivotable element. A housing has an adjustable pivot support block inside adjusted in two directions by bolts extending through different walls of the housing and threaded into the pivot support to move the block in two different directions by turning the two different bolts. A supporting wedge with a threaded bolt moves the block the box-like enclosure in a third direction. Alternately, stacked adjusting plates with longitudinal bolts threaded through threaded openings in center sliders move the sliders in center slots aligned in different directions in the different plates to adjust a pivotable element attached to a top plate in two different directions. The plate assembly is pivotally attached to a base by an adjustable height bolt assembly for adjustment in a third direction.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2008Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Inventor: Steven Humble
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Patent number: 9605458Abstract: An adjustable corner fitting for a door element is disposed on a center of rotation and/or an axis, including first and second fitting elements, which, at least sectionwise, each include a locating portion for the abutment against the door element and are interconnectable while restraining the door element. A restraining area is formed between the two fitting elements, into which the door element is insertable, and the fitting elements are formed such that a holding element is disposed between both fitting elements, which is displaceable in relation to the fitting elements. A holding element is in operative connection with the connecting element, which serves for supporting the door element on the center of rotation and/or the axis.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2015Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: DORMA DEUTSCHLAND GMBHInventor: Kenan Aykas