Patents Issued in May 4, 2017
  • Publication number: 20170122454
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide an electro-hydraulic actuator including an electric linear actuator, a double chamber hydraulic cylinder, and a hydraulic actuator. The double chamber hydraulic cylinder includes a double chamber piston coupled to the electric linear actuator and defining a first double chamber volume and a second double chamber volume. The hydraulic actuator includes a hydraulic actuator housing, a first rack piston, a second rack piston, a rack arranged between the first rack piston and the second rack piston, and a pinion engaged with the rack. A first hydraulic actuator volume is defined between the hydraulic actuator housing and the first rack piston in communication with the first double chamber volume, and a second hydraulic actuator volume is defined between the hydraulic actuator housing and the second rack piston in communication with the second double chamber volume.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2015
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Miguel Angel Baza Vazquez, Humberto Jose Barillas Vidal
  • Publication number: 20170122455
    Abstract: An electromagnetic valve includes a valve compartment inside an end tubular portion of a housing, a valve element provided in the valve compartment and movable to open or close a valve port, a guide member slidably supporting the valve element, a shaft contacting an end of the valve element to move the valve element, and a pressure release passage extending through a part of the end of the valve element which does not contact the shaft. An inner compartment of the valve element communicates with the valve port through the pressure release passage in a closed state of the valve element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2016
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Tomoaki WARASHINA, Takao ISHIDA, Masashi SUGANO
  • Publication number: 20170122456
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for metering fluids, in particular liquid fluids, includes at least one fluid being guided out of at least one fluid reservoir through a closeable valve device in a discharge direction, at least one valve opening in the valve device being closed or opened by a valve closing member in order for the fluid to flow or be prevented from flowing through the valve opening, the opening and closing movement being performed magnetically by moving the valve closing member, which is arranged and moved in the fluid reservoir on an upstream side of the valve opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2015
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventor: Hans-Jörgen BEYER
  • Publication number: 20170122457
    Abstract: Embodiments are provided for an automatic fluid shut off device having a float disposed in a fluid catch basin attached to a first end of a rod movable in a direction of rising fluid in the catch basin; a second rod end extending to a fluid supply base and terminating adjacent to a restrained latch arm end, the latch arm end configured to be pivotably displaceable upon a force by the second rod end in response to a rising fluid in the catch basin; the latch arm pivotably connected to a shut-off valve; and the shut off valve retained in an open position while the latch arm is restrained, and under a rotational force to close the shut-off valve upon a release of the latch arm in response to the force by the second rod end. The latch arm can be restrained by a latch arm retention notch extending downward and inward.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2017
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Craig Schwarzbek, Robert Penfil, Sylvia Penfil, Howard Brown, Bruce Skolnik, Jeff Kaczperski
  • Publication number: 20170122458
    Abstract: Hot water heater systems and methods for monitoring electronic mixing valves of hot water heater systems are provided. An electronic mixing valve provides a flow of water in a mixed output line. A method includes determining whether an output flow event is occurring, determining a first temperature value for water in the mixed output line when the output flow event is occurring, comparing the first temperature value to a setpoint temperature value to obtain a first temperature error value when the output flow event is occurring, and generating a failure signal when the first temperature error value is outside of a predetermined error range and the output flow event is occurring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2015
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Brett Alan Farris, Shaun Michael Ward
  • Publication number: 20170122459
    Abstract: A clip for securing a portion of a long thin item such as a cable or pipe comprises of a cradle portion for receiving a surface of an item to be secured, a fixing portion with at least one formation extending to be securable to a support, and a flexible member extending from a location at or adjacent an end of the cradle portion. The flexible portion has a free end and formations at or near the free end to engage with other formations fixed in relation to the cradle portion. In use, the cradle portion and the flexible member define an enclosing loop, such that the flexible member may hold an item against the cradle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2015
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Applicant: LAKE PRODUCTS LIMITED
    Inventors: Andrew Leo Haynes, Christopher Charles Morrow, Michael John Sumner, Gabriel Ioan Giurgiu
  • Publication number: 20170122460
    Abstract: A cable hanger for securing a cable to a supporting structure having an aperture includes: a base panel having opposed ends; a pair of arms, each of the arms attached to a respective end of the base panel and having a free end; and a pair of locking projections, each of the locking projections attached to a respective free end of the arms. The arms and locking projections are configured to spread apart to enable insertion of a cable into a space between the arms, and the locking projections are configured to be inserted into the aperture of the supporting structure. The cable hanger further includes: a pair of tabs extending inwardly from each arm into the space between the arms; and a gripping finger extending generally perpendicularly from each tab and generally tangentially to an outer surface of the cable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2016
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Aviral Joshi, Ronald A. Vaccaro, Taig S. Rajpal
  • Publication number: 20170122461
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an arrangement for fastening a flexible tube, in particular a corrugated tube, to an article, in particular to a component of a vehicle. The arrangement comprises a flexible tube, which is placed on the article; a covering element, as anti-squeeze protection for the flexible tube, the covering element being supported on the article on both sides of the flexible tube and covering at least a portion of the flexible tube in an arcuate manner; and a band clamp, which is guided around an outer side of the covering element and around a side of the article that faces away from the flexible tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2016
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventor: Wolfgang Grübl
  • Publication number: 20170122462
    Abstract: A guiding or holding device has a U-shaped or C-shaped receiving element (1, 1/1, 1/2) for receiving a pipe, flexible tube or a cable. The receiving element (1, 1/1, 1/2) has a coupling section (3, 3/1, 3/2) for detachable coupling with other components. The coupling section (3, 3/1, 3/2) is arranged in a circumferential area of the receiving element (1, 1/1, 1/2) and has an outer mounting surface (4, 4/1, 4/2), in the area of which coupling elements (20, 21, 20/1, 21/1, 20/2, 21/2, 24, 24/1, 24/2) projecting over the mounting surface (4, 4/1, 4/2) as well as protruding into the mounting surface are arranged. With the coupling elements (20, 21, 20/1, 21/1, 20/2, 21/2, 24, 24/1, 24/2), the receiving element (1, 1/1, 1/2) can be coupled as desired with another receiving element (1, 1/1 or 1/2), with a holding element (60) or with a connection element (40, 50).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2016
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventor: Oliver LANGENBACHER
  • Publication number: 20170122463
    Abstract: A cable hanger includes: a first half including a main body with a first cable recess, a latch adapted for mounting to a mounting structure, and a first securing feature; and a second half including a main body with a second cable recess, a bore adapted for receiving the latch of a second cable hanger, and a second securing feature. The first half is mated with the second half such that the first and second cable recesses form a pocket for receiving and grasping a cable. The first and second securing features engage to maintain the first half and the second half in a mated condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2016
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventor: Ronald A. Vaccaro
  • Publication number: 20170122464
    Abstract: A reinforced foam block features a body of foam material forming a main body having a volume enclosed by at least one peripheral face. At least one body of reinforcing material, being more pressure resistant than the foam material before incurring permanent shape change and forming a sheet, is embedded in the body of foam material so as to be carried by the body of foam material in prescribed position within the main body. The respective body of reinforcing material provides strength to the main body against force applied to the main body in a direction transversely with respect to the prescribed surface area of the respective body of reinforcing material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2015
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Paul Dagesse, Pat Minamide, Mike Dagleish
  • Publication number: 20170122465
    Abstract: An anti-crush ring is disclosed for insertion into hollow articles for localized reinforcement. The anti-crush ring comprises a generally annular or ring-like wall structure and at least one expansion hoop inwardly extending from the wall structure. Upon insertion of the anti-crush ring into the hollow article, the at least one expansion hoop is compressed and deformed to urge the wall structure of the anti-crush ring against an inner surface of the hollow article. Also provided is a method of reinforcing the inlet or outlet of a hollow article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2015
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventor: Michael STEMM
  • Publication number: 20170122466
    Abstract: A duct of the present invention includes a pair of groove-shaped members which are formed of sound absorbing sheets and a pair of flange portions which are formed of parts of the pair of groove-shaped members that are extended outward from groove opening edges and which are joined in an overlaid state on each other when the pair of groove-shaped members are arranged such that groove openings are opposed to each other. The pair of flange portions includes a seal portion which is formed by crimping the sound absorbing sheets in parts of the flange portions along the groove opening edges and an outer thick portion which is extended outward from the seal portion and which is formed of the sound absorbing sheet thicker than the sound absorbing sheet of the seal portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2016
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Applicants: INOAC CORPORATION, TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA, TOYOTA JIDOSHA KYUSHU KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Makoto SAKAKIBARA, Masahito YABUOSHI, Kengo NAKAMURA, Shinji YAMAMOTO, Hiromi NAKANO
  • Publication number: 20170122467
    Abstract: A flexible tubular conduit (10) having a tubular inner pressure structure including a tubular sheath (16) and a pressure vault (18) for taking up the radial forces, and a tubular outer tensile structure having at least one web of tensile armor wires (22, 24), and a holding strip (28) wound in a short-pitch helix over the web of tensile armor wires (24), the holding strip (28) comprising a layer of polymer material and a plurality of strands of fibers stretched substantially in the longitudinal direction of the holding strip (28). The fibers of the strands of the plurality of strands of fibers are mineral fibers, and the plurality of strands of fibers is embedded in the layer of polymer material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2015
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventor: Frédéric DEMANZE
  • Publication number: 20170122468
    Abstract: A threaded joint has a solid coating formed on a surface of a male threaded portion thereof, the solid coating having fluidity during application and being cured after the application. In a made-up state, clearances are provided between flat crests of the male threaded portion and flat roots of a female threaded portion which face each other. The crests of the male threaded portion have a helical groove previously formed therein, the helical groove having a lead angle equal to the lead angle of the threads. The groove has a maximum depth of at least 30 ?m, the depth being at most one-fifth of a height of the threads. In this threaded joint, the occurrences of galling and an abnormal make-up torque can be prevented during make-up without compromising the strength properties of the threaded joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2015
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Masaaki SUGINO, Kunio GOTO
  • Publication number: 20170122469
    Abstract: A press fitting includes a socket defining at one end an opening for insertion of an end of a tube, a sealing ring within the socket, and a gripping ring within the socket, arranged in front of the sealing ring in the direction of insertion of the tube, wherein the gripping ring is provided with at least one weakening feature, in particular in the form of notches, being reducible in size by deforming the gripping ring when applying a pressing action on the socket such that an inner diameter D2 of the gripping ring is reduced. A joint assembly may comprise such a press fitting having a tube inserted therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2017
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventor: Manouchehr Salehi-Bakhtiari
  • Publication number: 20170122470
    Abstract: A joint restraint for deforming an outer diameter of a pipe for insertion into a socket. The joint restraint can selectively mount to a portion of an irregularly shaped pipe having a maximum outer diameter that differs from a desired substantially constant outer diameter. The joint restraint can have a circumferential ring body surrounding a central axis. A plurality of jacking assemblies can be secured to a portion of the ring body. Each jacking assembly can have a frame and a jacking bolt. The frame can have a threaded aperture that can receive the jacking bolt. Each jacking bolt can be selectively actuatable for radial movement relative to the central axis to deform the pipe proximate the maximum outer diameter of the pipe by selectively urging an outer surface of the pipe to the desired substantially constant outer diameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2015
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventor: Stuart J. Box
  • Publication number: 20170122471
    Abstract: A quick connector of a fuel transfer line is provided. The quick connector is fastened to a fuel inflow/outflow nipple of a fuel transfer line and includes a connector casing that has a rear end to which a fuel inflow/outflow nipple is inserted and fastened. Additionally, a bypass cylinder is inserted into a front end of the connector casing in a linearly movable manner by hydraulic pressure of fuel and forms a flow path for a selective flow of fuel depending on a location within the connector casing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2016
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventor: Kyun Yeop Kim
  • Publication number: 20170122472
    Abstract: A coupling adapter for locking engagement of a hose adapter to a tank adapter includes a locking slide for engaging the hose adapter and a coupling sleeve for attaching the locking slide to the tank adapter while allowing axially shifting movement of the locking slide along a central longitudinal axis of the coupling adapter between a retracted release position allowing release of the hose adapter from the locking slide and an extended locking position preventing release of the hose adapter from the locking slide, and a resilient member for resiliently biasing the locking slide towards its extended locking position. The locking slide and the coupling sleeve have cooperating elements that rotationally interfere with one another when the locking slide is in the extended locking position to restrict rotation of the locking slide relative to the coupling sleeve in at least one direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2016
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Ricardo Meza, Harsh Rajnikant Parekh
  • Publication number: 20170122473
    Abstract: A double containment fitting for connection to a double containment tubing system with an outer, secondary containment tubing surrounding an inner, primary tubing. The fitting includes a fitting body defining a central passageway, the fitting body having a center portion disposed between opposed first and second body ports. The fitting body is configured to receive the tubing system into the first body port. The central passageway has a diameter in the first port selected to allow the secondary tubing into the first body port. A connection system mechanically secures the secondary tubing to the first body port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2015
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventor: Frank F. Hayes, JR.
  • Publication number: 20170122474
    Abstract: A mechanical branch outlet including: a housing having an outer surface and an inner surface and defining an outlet bore extending between the outer surface and the inner surface; and an insert having a first end and a second end, the outlet bore of the housing sized to receive the second end of the insert and retain the first end of the insert.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2015
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Thomas Borawski, Joseph William Beagen, JR., Matthew W. McNamara, Stephen Eric Scott
  • Publication number: 20170122475
    Abstract: A modular fluid delivery assembly is provided. The modular fluid delivery assembly comprises a fluid conduit. The modular fluid delivery assembly also comprises an electrical heating element disposed within the fluid conduit. The electrical heating element is configured to provide a heat source within the fluid conduit. The modular fluid delivery assembly also comprises a connection assembly, located proximate an end of the modular fluid delivery assembly, coupled to the heating element and the fluid conduit. The connection assembly is configured to provide a hydraulic coupling to the fluid conduit, and to provide an electronic coupling to the electrical heating element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2016
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Jeffrey S. Jerdee, Thomas P. Daigle, Shawn C. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20170122476
    Abstract: A fluid conduit heating system includes a fluid transport conduit including a wall including a radially inner surface and a radially outer surface. The radially inner surface has a predetermined topography and the fluid transport conduit is configured to transport a hydrocarbon fluid therethrough. The system also includes a microwave heating device in radio frequency (RF) communication with the fluid transport conduit. The microwave heating device includes a microwave generator configured to generate microwave radiation and a waveguide coupled to the microwave generator. The waveguide is configured to conform a propagation pattern of the microwave radiation generated by the microwave generator to the predetermined topography of the radially inner surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2015
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Carlos Enrique Diaz, Selaka Bandara Bulumulla, Claudia Martins da Silva
  • Publication number: 20170122477
    Abstract: A flowline branch structure (10) has at least one inner branch assembly with an inner flowline branch and at least one inner flowline pipe attached to and communicating with the inner flowline branch. At least one outer branch assembly (12) of the flowline branch structure has an outer branch housing disposed around the inner flowline branch and at least one outer pipe (14) disposed around the inner flowline pipe and attached to the outer branch housing. A generally annular space is defined between the inner and outer branch assemblies. At least one wiring element including an electrical heating element is disposed in the sealed space on an outer side of the inner branch assembly. The, or each, wiring element extends in one continuous length across an interface between the inner flowline pipe and the inner flowline branch. This reduces the number of connections necessary to create the flowline branch structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2015
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Brice Viellard, Ayestaran Basagoitia Leire
  • Publication number: 20170122478
    Abstract: The invention relates to a fluid line (1), comprising a pipe (2), which has an inlet-side end segment (3) having a first connector (5) and an outlet-side end segment (4) having a second connector (10), wherein a cavity (17) bounded in the radially inward direction by at least one auxiliary element (16) is formed in the pipe (2). The problem addressed by the invention is that of minimizing the requirements for the suction performance of a pump that is used to convey a liquid through the pipe. This problem is solved in that a volume reduction element (18) is arranged in the cavity (17) at least in the region of the outlet-side end segment (4).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2015
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Applicants: NORMA GERMANY GMBH
    Inventors: Dragan GRCIC, Stephan MANN
  • Publication number: 20170122479
    Abstract: A fuel piping structure includes a fuel pipe, a pressure sensor in communication with the fuel pipe through a communication channel, and a sensor holding part including a projecting part projecting to an outer-peripheral side, being connected to the fuel pipe, and holding the pressure sensor disposed therein. A ring-shaped elastic member is provided between an underside of the projecting part and the fuel pipe, the projecting part being pressed against the fuel pipe. The tip side of the sensor holding part on which a ring-shaped seal member is provided is inserted into a recessed part of the fuel pipe and in communication with the inside of the fuel pipe, and the communication channel is in communication with the recessed part. In the sensor holding part, a conduction channel for a seal test is formed from an end face of the projecting part to the seal member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2016
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Tasuku YANAGIMOTO, Masaharu ICHISE
  • Publication number: 20170122480
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an aeration hose capable of diffusing bubbles of air within a body of water, comprising a) a hose portion derived from a composition, comprising a polyvinyl chloride resin; a first rubber component; a second rubber component; at least one copolymer; at least one low temperature plasticizer; at least one filler comprising copper dioxide; at least one heat stabilizer; at least one internal lubricant; at least one antioxidant; and at least one biofouling agent, wherein the hose portion comprises an outer hose portion, an inner hose portion and a plurality of hose apertures capable of receiving and diffusing pressurized air, wherein the hose is flexible and has no memory, and wherein the hose apertures are provided therethrough the inner hose portion and the outer hose portion and proportionally spaced about the outer hose portion along a length of the hose portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2016
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Tak Kwong Kwan, Hang Bi
  • Publication number: 20170122481
    Abstract: In an example, a method of repairing a pipeline includes isolating a section of a pipeline that includes a leak site. The method includes flooding the section of the pipeline with a plug formulation that includes artificial platelets and an ultraviolet (UV) photoinitiator. The section may be pressurized to induce migration of the artificial platelets to the leak site. The method also includes draining excess plug formulation from the section of the pipeline. The method further includes exposing the UV photoinitiator to UV light to form a gas impermeable seal at the leak site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2015
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Sarah K. Czaplewski, Joseph Kuczynski, Melissa K. Miller, Jing Zhang
  • Publication number: 20170122482
    Abstract: The branch piece is for renovating a pipeline and has a main line pipe and at least one branch pipe connected with the main line pipe. The branch piece is elastic and has an inner sheathing, an outer sheathing and, at least on a part of the branch piece, a flexible reinforcement layer disposed between the inner sheathing and the outer sheathing. The branch piece regains its shape after compression.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2015
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventor: Mika Lokkinen
  • Publication number: 20170122483
    Abstract: A tube liner for lining pipelines includes an inner film tube, an outer film tube, and an interdisposed layer of fiber material which is impregnated with a curable material. At least one of the two film tubes are formed by at least one tube web which includes a carrier film and a fleece layer which is applied to the film side of the carrier film that is facing the layer of fiber material. The web edges of the carrier film that overlap one another in the circumferential direction of the tube are connected to one another. The web edge that in the overlap region is facing away from the layer of fiber material is formed singularly by the carrier film which in the overlap region protrudes beyond the fleece layer and which is adhesively bonded or welded directly to the carrier film of the web edge that in the overlap region is facing the layer of fiber material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2017
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventor: Ralf Odenwald
  • Publication number: 20170122484
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for repairing a damaged host pipe, such as a culvert or other conduit and for installing one or more sensors to monitor one or more parameters within the host pipe. The method includes repairing the damaged host pipe by positioning one or more expandable ribs or sleeves within the damaged host pipe; expanding the one or more ribs or sleeves to move the one or more ribs or sleeves to an installation within the host pipe; installing sealant in spaces between the host pipe and the one or more ribs or sleeves; and attaching the one or more sensors to an inner wall of the host pipe or rib or sleeve or embedding the one or more sensors within the host pipe or rib or sleeve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2016
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Applicant: LINK-TECH, INC
    Inventors: Lembit MAIMETS, Nataliya HEARN, Sinisa STOJICIC, Marek PACH
  • Publication number: 20170122485
    Abstract: A fitting for repairing a leaking polymer pipe is provided. The fitting includes a first housing and a second housing that are sized to fit about the pipe. The first housing includes a first coil configured to increase in temperature in response to the application of an electrical current to fuse the first housing to the second housing and the pipe. The second housing includes a second coil on a first end and a third coil on an opposing end. The second and third coils configured to increase in temperature in response to the application of electrical current to fuse the second housing to the pipe. The fitting further includes a first seal coupled to the first housing and a second seal coupled to the second housing. The first and second seal forming a seal that prevents gas pressure from the pipe from interrupting the fusion process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2016
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventor: Richard J. Trieste, JR.
  • Publication number: 20170122486
    Abstract: One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for a fluid inlet that mitigates uptake of undesired debris into fluid transport system. A fluid inlet can direct fluid toward one or more fluid inlets, and debris entrained in the fluid may bypass the fluid inlet(s). The fluid inlet can be used to mitigate uptake of debris into a fluid transport system, when placed in the path of fluid flow. A shape of the fluid inlet can be configured to direct fluid flow into the fluid inlet(s), while the shape allows debris entrained in the fluid to flow past the fluid inlet(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2015
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Applicant: Akron Brass Company
    Inventor: Layton Michael Broome
  • Publication number: 20170122487
    Abstract: A kit for encapsulating a length of pipe features first and second foam sections cooperatively shaped to form a cavity with open ends in a working configuration of the foam sections for receiving the length of pipe therein. A low density foam, which is lower in density than the material of the foam sections, fills an unoccupied space in the cavity so as to provide cushioning for the length of pipe such that movement of the length of pipe within the cavity is permitted and stress on the length of pipe is reduced. The foam sections may be reinforced with reinforcing membranes carried in a main body of the respective foam section. The reinforcing membranes may act to hold the foam material of the respective section together and to prevent puncture along a full thickness of the foam sections from abrasive debris in the ground.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2015
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Paul Dagesse, Pat Minamide, Mike Dagleish
  • Publication number: 20170122488
    Abstract: A kit for encapsulating a length of pipe features first and second foam sections cooperatively shaped to form a cavity with open ends in a working configuration of the foam sections for receiving the length of pipe therein. A foam lower in density than the material of the foam sections fills an unoccupied space in the cavity, providing cushioning for the pipe in the cavity such that movement is permitted and stress on the pipe is reduced. The foam sections feature cooperating ridges and grooves at mating faces of the respective section which are on either side of a channel that cooperates with the channel of the other section to form the cavity. The ridges and grooves when mated hold the foam sections in fixed relation to one another. Also, the foam sections feature passageways such that the cavity is accessible from outside the foam sections in the working configuration thereby facilitating connection apparatus such as for cathodic protection equipment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2016
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Paul Dagesse, Pat Minamide, Mike Dagleish
  • Publication number: 20170122489
    Abstract: A leveling device and an apparatus that utilizes the leveling device are described. The leveling device includes a main body, a rod rotatably coupled with the main body, an elevator block rotatably coupled with the rod and slidably coupled with a base block of the main body, and an elevator pin slidably coupled with the base block of the main body and slidably coupled with a sloped surface of the elevator block. A rotation of the rod causes a linear movement of the elevator block, which, in turn, causes a movement of the elevator pin in a direction that is perpendicular to the movement of the elevator block.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2016
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Jae Hwan HONG, Jung Hoon SUN, Chang Won KIM
  • Publication number: 20170122490
    Abstract: Rotary support systems, associated control devices, and methods of operating the same. Rotary support systems include a mast configured to support an elevated device and a base that includes a rotary mechanism that rotatably couples the mast to the base. The rotary mechanism is configured to selectively rotate the mast. The mast has a cross-sectional profile that is non-circular. Rotary support systems additionally may include a controller configured to interface with an electric motor to rotate the mast with respect to the base. Controller implemented methods for operating a rotary support system include receiving an input command and, responsive to the receiving the input command, sending an output command to an electric motor to rotate the mast relative to the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2016
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Paul Verstrate, David Haycock, Christopher D. Drummond
  • Publication number: 20170122491
    Abstract: A clamping bracket comprising, one or more bracket pieces, can be employed to hold an object in a desired position. The bracket can be constructed to make installation of the bracket with respect to the object easy and intuitive to the user, and more cost effective. The clamping bracket can have a top portion and bottom portion of the bracket that extend outward from a base portion of the bracket. Ends of the top and bottom portions can complement a groove formed in a casing of the object, wherein the ends of the top and bottom portions can be inserted into the groove. A fastener can be inserted through holes in the top and bottom portions, wherein, when the fastener is tightened down on the bracket, the fastener can cause the ends of the top and bottom portions to clamp down on and hold the object within the bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2015
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Anthony J. Mancuso, Roberto S. Santos
  • Publication number: 20170122492
    Abstract: Adjustable, modular systems for suspending objects from multiple points distributed along a span include a track and a plurality of hangers that can be coupled to the track, loaded with an object, and driven along the track, the coupling, loading and driving all accomplished from a limited portion of the full span.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2015
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Applicant: AROUND THE WORLD TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventor: Dilan S. SILVA
  • Publication number: 20170122493
    Abstract: Self supporting inverted U shaped brackets that freely hang on a truss or rafter beam allowing a round rod to slide through the hole creating a single crossbar support where as another set may be placed a chosen length away creating a two axle area for storing item across. Plywood laid across the pair of rods makes for an instant shelf as this creates a do it yourself overhead storage shelving system that mounts on truss or rafters normally found in a garage type structure which can be used commercially but designed for the homeowner as it is lightweight, sturdy and requires no tools or experience to erect. This is not a floor system but an adjustable removable shelf type system that uses no hardware and does not compromise the integrity of the wood and can be reached with just a stepladder depending on wall height.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2016
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventor: ERIC DAMMANN
  • Publication number: 20170122494
    Abstract: The present invention regards a tank for containing a pressurized fluid including at least one shell component provided with a surface that is external during use and with a surface that is internal during use, as well as at least two framework components, the shell component delimiting at least two positioning seats or slits of the framework components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2015
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventor: Simone Illesi
  • Publication number: 20170122495
    Abstract: A method of transferring a liquefied gas under pressure contained in a container into a tank or a gas transport network. The container is connected to a recirculation circuit that includes a heater and a recirculation pump connected in series with the heater, upstream from the heater, and arranged to discharge liquefied gas taken from the bottom of the container into the heater, the method including connecting the container to the tank or to the network, via a circuit for transferring the liquefied gas in the liquid phase and not having a pump; allowing the liquefied gas to be transferred to the tank or to the network via the transfer circuit under the effect of a higher pressure in the container; and operating the pump to compensate for the reduction in pressure inside the container during transfer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2016
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Applicant: CRYODIRECT Limited
    Inventors: Pierre FIAT, Frederic LEFOL
  • Publication number: 20170122496
    Abstract: A fluid supply package is described, including a pressure-regulated fluid storage and dispensing vessel comprising a fluid dispensing flow path, and adsorbent disposed in the flow path or in fluid communication therewith to reversibly adsorb fluid from the flow path for pressure stabilization of fluid dispensed from the vessel. A corresponding method is disclosed, of stabilizing fluid pressure during dispensing of fluid through a fluid flow path in a fluid supply package, by contacting the fluid in the fluid flow path with an adsorbent on which the fluid is reversibly adsorbable during the dispensing of fluid. Such approach of using a pressure management adsorbent stabilizes fluid pressure during fluid dispensing, and combats pressure oscillations that may occur during initiation or subsequent performance of fluid dispensing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2015
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventor: Chris Scannell
  • Publication number: 20170122497
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for providing pressurized fluid. The device includes a first functional assembly including a pressurized fluid bottle having an opening having attached therein a first tap including an inner fluid circuit including an insulating valve. The device includes a second functional assembly forming a physical entity separate from the first assembly. The second assembly includes a second tap having an inner fluid circuit. The first tap and the second tap include respective coupling members forming a removable rapid connection system. The device includes in the first assembly at least one electronic data storage communication unit that is removably, wirelessly queryable via electromagnetic waves and in that the second assembly includes at least one electronic communication unit for removably, wirelessly reading, via electromagnetic waves, data from the electronic member of the first assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2015
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventor: Philippe BERNARD
  • Publication number: 20170122498
    Abstract: An LED light bulb includes a stand, a plurality of LED light sources supported by the stand and arranged along edges of at least two geometric shapes, and an envelope enclosing the stand and the plurality LED light sources. A method of assembling an LED light bulb includes arranging a plurality of LED light sources along edges of at least two geometric shapes, supporting the arrangement of LED light sources on a stand, and enclosing the plurality of LED light sources and the stand within an envelope.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2015
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Peter ZALKA, Ede DOLEZSAR, Mate Imre KOVACS, Zoltan HARANGOZO, Peter RONA
  • Publication number: 20170122499
    Abstract: An LED (light emitting diode) lamp, includes a lamp holder, a connection portion connected with the lamp holder, a lampshade mounted on the connection portion to define a first cavity with the connection portion and the lamp holder, a plurality of filaments are located in the first cavity, and a supporting pillar connected with the lamp holder and a plurality of wire frames, the filaments are spaced from each other and are configured around the supporting pillar. Each of the filaments and the supporting pillar are configured at different planes, and each filament are configured in different planes, and the filaments are coupled with the lamp holder by the wire frames to emit light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2015
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Hao-Xiang LIN, Cheng-Chun LIAO, Yuan-Ching CHEN
  • Publication number: 20170122500
    Abstract: Provided is a LED signal module that includes a circuit board including a plurality of LEDs, a plurality of lens, each lens corresponding to an LED of the plurality of LEDs and a front element of an overmolded material having a plurality of openings, each opening receiving a lens therethrough, and an exterior surface having a textured pattern thereon, wherein the front element is configured to absorb the light from external sources.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2015
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Luigi TAVERNESE, Lucas URTIGA, Christian AUGER, Eden DUBUC, Yu Felix FAN
  • Publication number: 20170122501
    Abstract: A LED illumination device includes a carrier structure, a suspension structure, and a light-emitting structure. The carrier structure includes a carrier body and a first heat-conducting body fixedly disposed inside the carrier body. The carrier body has an outer thread structure disposed on an outer perimeter surface. The first heat-conducting body has a bottom contacting surface exposed from a bottom side of the carrier body. The suspension structure includes a first suspension element detachably disposed on a top side of the carrier body. The light-emitting structure includes a circuit substrate and a light-emitting unit. The circuit substrate is detachably disposed on the bottom side of the carrier body to contact the bottom contacting surface of the first heat-conducting body, and the light-emitting unit is disposed on the circuit substrate. Therefore, heat generated by the light-emitting unit is guided to the first heat-conducting body through the circuit substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2015
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: CHIA-TIN CHUNG, SHEN-TA YANG, SHIOU-LIANG YEH
  • Publication number: 20170122502
    Abstract: A color-conversion structure includes an article comprising a color-conversion material disposed within a color-conversion layer. At least a portion of a tether is within or extends from the article. The color-conversion structure can be disposed over a sacrificial portion of a substrate to form a micro-transfer printable device and micro-transfer printed to a display substrate. The color-conversion structure can include an light-emitting diode or laser diode that is over or under the article. Alternatively, the article is located on a side of a display substrate opposite an inorganic light-emitting diode. A display includes an array of color-conversion structures disposed on a display substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2015
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Ronald S. Cok, Christopher Bower, Matthew Meitl
  • Publication number: 20170122503
    Abstract: A lighting module includes a mounting board; a plurality of first light sources located on the mounting board; and one or more second light sources located on the mounting board. A wavelength range and/or a correlated color temperature of the plurality of first light sources is different from a wavelength range and/or a correlated color temperature of the one or more second light sources. A quantity of the first light sources is greater than a quantity of the one or more second light sources. A light distribution angle of each of the one or more second light sources is greater than a light distribution angle of each of the plurality of first light sources.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2016
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Applicant: NICHIA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Tomonori OZAKI, Motokazu YAMADA