Patents Issued in July 6, 2017
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Connected Toys System For Bridging Between Physical Interaction Of Toys In Reality To Virtual Events
Publication number: 20170189804Abstract: The invention is directed to a connected toy configured to interact with least one another connected toy upon actual meeting with said at least one another connected toy in a state that said toys are non-connected to a smart device, wherein said interaction allows the toy to recognize the at least one another toy and/or to exchange data with said at least one another toy, said recognition data and/or data exchanged between them is being saved on the toy and uploaded to a smart device upon reconnection of the toy to said smart device to report the smart device that an interaction between the toys has occurred, and to allow the smart device to make use of the exchanged data. The invention is further directed to a connected toys system configured to allow data transmission from a game occurring in the reality to a virtual game of the same connected toys.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2015Publication date: July 6, 2017Inventors: Lior Akavia, Liran Akavia, Yarden Hod -
Publication number: 20170189805Abstract: Provided is a module processing method and system for modulization of a server-side logic. A server may manage and process server-side modules that are developed by a server-side developer and a client-side developer, respectively, and may provide a service to a client to achieve the specialization of server development. A server may receive, store, and manage a first server module file corresponding to a server program and a second server module file corresponding to a client program; execute a server operation for a service using a program code comprised in the first server module file; and process a service logic corresponding to the service provided to a client using a program code comprised in the second server module file, the client accessing the server using a client program.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2016Publication date: July 6, 2017Inventor: Chuljae LIM
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Publication number: 20170189806Abstract: A host server is configured to receive and process a website address request from a remote client via a global network. A webpage interface module of the host server, is configured to receive and process a game application download request from the remote client via the global network. A first user may load the installed interactive game software on a first remote client to run an interactive game application. The first user may also enter sign-in information in the interactive game application to gain access to features and functionalities of the interactive game application. The first user may send a second user information and an invite request to the host server. The second user, using a second remote client, may accept a game with the first user, using the first remote client, with an interactive game application running on the second remote client.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2016Publication date: July 6, 2017Inventor: Deidre Maria Watson
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Publication number: 20170189807Abstract: A system that incorporates the subject disclosure may include, for example, a system having a processor that performs operations including receiving from an accessory device a control signal for controlling a software application, determining that the control signal corresponds to a first action of a plurality of actions for controlling the software application, monitoring a frequency of usage of the first action, and presenting at the accessory device or a display device coupled to the accessory device a measure of the frequency of usage of the first action. Additional embodiments are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2017Publication date: July 6, 2017Inventors: Jeffrey Nicholas Mahlmeister, Keny Chen, Tino Soelberg
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Publication number: 20170189808Abstract: Disclosed are methods and apparatus for triggering (i.e., initiating, launching, or running) a software application (e.g., an interactive game application) or other computer program or application on a user device (e.g., a computer, etc.) based on multimedia content being provided to (e.g., displayed on) a different user device (e.g., a different computer, a television, etc.). The methods may comprise displaying, using a first device, multimedia content. A multimedia-analysis process may then be performed to determine an attribute of the multimedia content being displayed. These attributes may be used to acquire (e.g., select or produce) a software application comprising one or more elements that relate to the multimedia content. The software application may then be launched (i.e., triggered, initiated, or run) on a second device, the second device being different from the first device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2017Publication date: July 6, 2017Inventors: Jehan Wickramasuriya, Venugopal Vasudevan, Joseph F. Wodka
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Publication number: 20170189809Abstract: A method is provided, including the following method operations: rendering, by a client device, game title icons in a gaming platform interface to a display device, the game title icons identifying video games that are accessible through the gaming platform interface using the client device; receiving, by the client device, user selection data indicating selection of a game title icon and identifying a corresponding video game for exploration of related Internet content; generating a search query based on the identified video game, transmitting the search query over the network to a search engine, and receiving results of the search query over the network from the search engine, the results identifying Internet content items related to the video game; generating preview images of at least some of the Internet content items; rendering the preview images in association with the identified video game via the gaming platform interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2016Publication date: July 6, 2017Inventors: David Posin, Anthony Nwokafor, Ari Schwartz, Dan Manez, Daniel Jordan, David Rivera, Joshua Kennedy, Kyle Neil Averack, Nathanael Ferrero
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Publication number: 20170189810Abstract: Provided are a method and an apparatus for providing a dart game match-up mode played together with a virtual player. The dart game apparatus includes: a controller providing a dart game match-up mode which a plurality of players including at least one virtual player and at least one real player is capable of performing; a sensing unit sensing a hit location of a dart pin thrown from at least one real player; and a display unit outputting a dart game image for the dart game match-up mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2016Publication date: July 6, 2017Inventor: Sang Uk HONG
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Publication number: 20170189811Abstract: There is a system and method for gamification of real-life events over a computerized network. The system includes an observer module configured to generate real-life data in response to observation of a real-life event. The system includes an interface engine module configured to operate an ongoing computerized game that includes game objects. The system includes an implementation module configured to receive an implementation instruction and automatically effect a real-world occurrence associated with the implementation instruction. The system includes a control module, including a processor, configured to convert real-life data from the observer module into a game object, provide the created game object to the interface engine module for injection into an ongoing computer game, and convert a player interaction into an implementation instruction and provide the same to the implementation module. The system includes a player module configured to permit a player to play the ongoing game.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2017Publication date: July 6, 2017Inventors: Andrew Jack Thomas, Jane Dudley
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Publication number: 20170189812Abstract: A method for validating an interactive environment design includes receiving a stage descriptor of at least one game stage of a game instance and a user role to be performed by a user during the at least one game stage; receiving a plurality of parameter values and a proposed state function; and validating that the proposed state function will generate an expected result. A method for creating a computer-based multi-user interaction session includes presenting a first user with a descriptor of at least one game; receiving, from the first user via a first user interface, a selection of the at least one game and an instance identifier; creating an instance of the game associated with the instance identifier; receiving, from a second user via a second user interface, input comprising the instance identifier; and enrolling the second user in the instance of the game associated with the instance identifier.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2017Publication date: July 6, 2017Inventors: Ali Ozalp Ozer, Oleg Plakhotniuk
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Publication number: 20170189813Abstract: The present application describes methods and systems for administration of a gamification system. Administrators can be separated into tiers, each with differing levels of control. Embodiments of the present disclosure include a system that receives, from an administrator, a request to generate a second gamification site and to copy content from a first gamification site to a second gamification site. The system then determines if the administrator is enabled to do so. If the administrator has the appropriate permission, the second gamification site may be generated, and the content from the first gamification site may be copied to the second gamification site.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2015Publication date: July 6, 2017Inventors: Anthony J. Ventrice, Stephen A. Sims
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Publication number: 20170189814Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for generating, by an adaptive wizard, a customized gamification system to a customer. The gamification system is a system of events and milestones that provides a means by which the customer can recognize and award desired behavior patterns in order to increase engagement with users. The adaptive wizard generates the gamification system based on customer input and/or observed user behavior on a customer website. The adaptive wizard receives the input and determines content of the gamification system. The adaptive wizard processes the inputs and develops the gamification system for implementation by the customer to assist in achieving customer enterprise goals.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2015Publication date: July 6, 2017Inventors: Anthony J. Ventrice, Stephen A. Sims
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Publication number: 20170189815Abstract: In some aspects, an activity tracking system is provided, comprising at least one activity tracking device configured to track activity of a user and to generate activity data corresponding to an amount of the activity performed by the user, a server communicatively coupled to the at least one activity tracking device via a network to receive the activity data, the server configured to receive a request for data, determine the data based on the activity data received from the at least one activity tracking device, and provide the data. In some aspects, the request is received from a video game application for attribute data for an avatar of the video game application to influence at least one aspect of the avatar during game play of the video game application. In some aspects, the request is for access data to allow and/or control access to an electronic and/or online activity.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2017Publication date: July 6, 2017Applicant: ACSHUN, INC.Inventors: Paul Tweedale, Terrence Michael McMahon, Joseph John Ackermann
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Publication number: 20170189816Abstract: Provided is an interactive gaming system and method The system includes a mobile computing device operating a gaming application and an achievement engine communicatively coupled to the mobile computing device, wherein the achievement engine receives and stores data related to use of the gaming application. An electronic offer redeemable in a physical store is generated by the achievement engine and sent to the mobile computing device in response to a user completing a predetermined event in the gaming application operating. The system includes a tracking system located in a store associated with the interactive gaming system. The tracking system identifies the mobile computing device operating in the store and sends event data to the achievement engine in response to determining the user has performed an in-store trigger event. The mobile computing device receives gaming benefits in response to the achievement engine processing the event data received from the tracking system.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2016Publication date: July 6, 2017Inventors: Christopher Ryan Van Briggle, Christopher Mark Johnson
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Publication number: 20170189817Abstract: Tools, strategies, and techniques are provided for connecting an audience comprising artists of many different kinds with a wider audience of other users to engage in competitions, provide commentary, review communications, and perform other activities around works of art.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2017Publication date: July 6, 2017Inventors: Alessandro Originale Di Criscio, Francesco Claude Originale Di Criscio
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Publication number: 20170189818Abstract: A system includes one or more retro-reflective markers positioned within a ride system and a tracking system that may detect the one or more retro-reflective markers to track a position of a rider. The tracking system includes an emitter that may emit light toward the one or more retro-reflective markers, a detector that may detect reflected light from the one or more retro-reflective markers, and a controller that may determine the position of the rider relative to the one or more retro-reflective markers based on detection of the reflected light and that may provide an indication of the position of the rider.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2017Publication date: July 6, 2017Inventor: Paula Stenzler
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Publication number: 20170189819Abstract: A spinner swing includes a suspension frame, including a pair of front supports and a pair of rear supports. The pair of front supports and the pair of rear supports holds a horizontal beam. The pair of front supports includes a first front support and a second front support. The pair of rear supports includes a first rear support and a second rear support. A suspension line system is connected to the horizontal beam. A swing frame is suspended from the suspension line system. The suspension line system allows rotation of the swing frame. The swing frame has an outer seat frame that is a rounded circular or oval shape. A fabric panel is mounted across the outer seat frame. A first seat is mounted in the swing frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2016Publication date: July 6, 2017Inventor: Samuel Chen
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Publication number: 20170189820Abstract: A virtual-reality navigation controller includes a base and a seating portion. The seating portion includes a seat for supporting a weight of a user seated thereon and a back-rest coupled to the seat to move integrally with the seat and to support the user's back. The virtual-reality navigation controller further includes a vertical support to support the seating portion on the base, and a rotatable connector between the seating portion and the vertical support to tilt the seating portion about a rotational center of the rotatable connector when the user is seated on the seat. A radius of an arc formed by the tilting about the rotational center ranges from 300 mm to 800 mm. The virtual-reality navigation controller further includes a motion-detection controller to measure pitch corresponding to the tilt of the seating portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2015Publication date: July 6, 2017Inventor: Yury Anatolievich Petrov
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Publication number: 20170189821Abstract: A double-sided toy vehicle comprises a vehicle body, a driving mechanism, a transmission mechanism, a driven wheel set, a first driving wheel set and a second driving wheel set, in which the transmission mechanism comprises a reverse gear, a double gear, a transition gear, a first output gear and a second output gear; the reverse gear meshes with a rotating shaft gear of an electrical motor of the driving mechanism, and provided with an axial gear protruding axially and meshing with a first gear of the double gear; the double gear is provided at a position between the first output gear and the second output gear, achieving transmission of power of the electrical motor; the first output gear meshes with a second gear of the double gear through the transition gear, and the second output gear directly meshes with the second gear of the double gear to achieve the transmission.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2015Publication date: July 6, 2017Applicant: Alpha Group Co., Ltd.Inventor: Dongqing CAI
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Publication number: 20170189822Abstract: A modular, connectable loop toy track set capable of being interconnected in a releasable engagement including different shapes and sizes and contains an amount of track sections to form a closed loop. All track sections are comprised of a plurality of square modules. Each square module has size “A”. A minimum size A×A of modular toy track set comprises at least two curve sections that are mechanically connected and a moving body located on said track to form a closed loop track system. The moving system manufactured as a linear induction motor including a stator made as PCB with printed coils on it and all moving objects having permanent magnets, as a rotor and in such case at any given time only 2 sections of the entire connectable loop track are under temporary power which rolls over to the next section as the moving objects pass through.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2016Publication date: July 6, 2017Inventors: Edward Lopatinsky, Schaefer Daniel
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Publication number: 20170189823Abstract: A handle structure comprises a left body including a left docking portion, a right body including a right docking portion configured to be docked with the left docking portion, and a connecting mechanism connecting the left docking portion and the right docking portion and configured to allow the left docking portion and the right docking portion to slide relatively to adjust an interval between an end of the left body and an end of the right body that are distal from each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2017Publication date: July 6, 2017Inventors: Yin TANG, Tao ZHAO, Lei DENG
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Publication number: 20170189824Abstract: A system can include a wearable device and a self-propelled device. The wearable device can include a controller that, in response to a user input on the mode selector, initiates a selected mode from a plurality of modes on the wearable device. The selected mode can cause the controller to establish a communication link with the self-propelled device, and generate an output using a feedback mechanism instructing the user to perform a series of actions with the wearable device. In accordance with the selected mode, the controller can interpret sensor data from one or more sensors to determine whether the user has performed the series of actions while utilizing the wearable device. Based on determining whether the user has performed the series of actions, the controller can generate one of a positive or a negative feedback using the feedback mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2016Publication date: July 6, 2017Inventors: Colin Godby, Jeffrey Wiencrot
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Publication number: 20170189825Abstract: Disclosed is a ball pool for infants includes a wall body and a bottom body, the inside of a space formed therein is filled with balls, the wall body includes compartments arranged in a rounded shape, an opening is formed at the lower portion of each compartment such that an interior member may be inserted into or taken out of the compartment through the opening, and at least one cut part opened and closed by a fastening unit is formed at the wall body. Thereby, the ball pool for infants may be easily washable, and the wall body, from which bottom is removed, may used as a cushion having various shapes. Further, the wall body may be spread through the cut part so as to be used as a cushion, and or a plurality of wall bodies may be connected so as to be used as a bumper cushion.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2014Publication date: July 6, 2017Inventor: Young Ju LEE
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Publication number: 20170189826Abstract: A wheel-connected building block has a main body, at least one engaging protrusion, and at least one axle. The main body has multiple connecting planes. Each one of the at least one engaging protrusion is formed on one of the multiple connecting planes of the main body. Each one of the at least one axle is formed on and protrudes from one of the other connecting planes. In use, multiple wheel-connected building blocks are respectively connected to wheels and the wheel-connected building blocks are engaged with building blocks, so the building blocks could move on a plane by the friction between the wheels and the plane. When the building blocks are combined to form a static model, the static model could have the moving function by connecting to the wheel-connected building blocks to expand the versatility of the building blocks.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2016Publication date: July 6, 2017Inventor: Howard Chin
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Publication number: 20170189827Abstract: A detachable axle comprises an axial body, two engaging portions, and two pivoting portions. The two engaging portions are respectively formed on two axial ends of the axial body, each of the engaging portions has an engaging groove, and the engaging groove is radially formed on the engaging portion. The two pivoting portions are respectively formed on the two engaging portions and extend outwards from the engaging portions. In use, the detachable axle is engaged with a general building block by the two engaging portions. The two pivoting portions extend out of the two sides of the building block and wheels are mounted around the two pivoting portions, so the building block has a moving function. The axial body and the building block could be separated to make the building block become the general combining type. The versatility of the general building block is expanded without any limitation.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2016Publication date: July 6, 2017Inventor: Howard Chin
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Publication number: 20170189828Abstract: One variation of a conductive construction tape for electrifying a stack of bricks in a studded-brick building system includes: a tape substrate defining a first linear array of perforations that each define a circular cross-section configured to receive a stud extending from a brick in the studded-brick building system and offset from an adjacent perforation in the linear array by a standard stud offset distance between studs extending from the brick; and a conductive tape layer applied over the tape substrate; an electrically-conductive material extending along the first linear array of perforations and cooperating with the tape substrate to define a total nominal thickness less than a thickness of the studded building brick; wherein the perforated conductive tape is configured to transiently install horizontally between bricks in the stack of bricks to communicate electrical current laterally across the stack of bricks.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2016Publication date: July 6, 2017Inventor: Rachel Hellenga
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Publication number: 20170189829Abstract: In a first aspect, a construction toy element is provided and includes a body and a first circumferential row of arms extending from the body. The body has an axis, and has a first axial end and a second axial end. A first circumferential row of arms extends from the body. Each arm includes a root end and a free end, and has a first connecting member thereon that is configured for connecting the construction toy element to another construction toy element. The root end projects from the body in a direction that is angled towards one of the first and second axial ends relative to a normal direction to a surface of the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2017Publication date: July 6, 2017Inventor: Paul Andrew Reynolds
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Publication number: 20170189830Abstract: A system for separating salt and/or minerals from ocean, sea, brackish, or brine water collected in a water enclosure. The water enclosure is heated with solar radiation to increase a rate of evaporation of the saline water and produce humidity or moisture within the water enclosure for conversion to desalinated water. Due to condensation, water collects as droplets on cold surfaces of cooling coils when the humidity or moisture comes in contact with the cold surfaces of the cooling coils. The water droplets, which are desalinated, are gathered by condensation capture pans. Output lines channel the collected desalinated water out of the pans for consumption and/or storage. Re-saturation units increase a rate of condensation within the water enclosure, thereby, increasing a collection of the desalinated water.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2016Publication date: July 6, 2017Inventor: John Markham Cody
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Publication number: 20170189831Abstract: Provided is a supercritical fluid chromatography method, system, and components comprising such a system wherein a non-polar solvent may replace a portion or all of a polar solvent for the purpose of separating or extracting desired sample molecules from a combined sample/solvent stream. The method and system are designed to eliminate or reduce the amount of polar solvent necessary for chromatographic separation and/or extraction of desired samples to less than or equal to twenty percent polar solvent within the total volume concentration of the total solvents used, and the technique may include one or more of a supercritical fluid chiller, a supercritical fluid pressure-equalizing vessel, and a supercritical fluid cyclonic separator. The supercritical fluid chiller and the use of the chiller allow efficient and consistent pumping of liquid-phase gases employing off-the-shelf HPLC pumps in the supercritical chromatography system using liquid-phase gas mobile phase.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2017Publication date: July 6, 2017Inventors: Kenneth Joseph James, Brian Jeffrey Waibel, Kenneth Richard Krewson, Christopher Joseph McWilliams, Chinedu David Chikwem, Daniel Alan Brisach, Curtis Ebersold, Kim Ferrara
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Publication number: 20170189832Abstract: Process for manufacturing a coated mesh for oil-water separation by coating a mesh with a curable coating composition and crosslinking the coating thereby providing hydrophilic properties to the surface of the mesh, a coated mesh available by said process and the use of such coated mesh for oil-water separation.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2015Publication date: July 6, 2017Inventors: FRIEDERIKE FLEISCHHAKER, Christian RAITH, Sylke HAREMZA, Peter ZUROWSKI
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Publication number: 20170189833Abstract: Provided is A PRP extraction kit comprises: a body that has an upper accommodation space, a lower accommodation space that is located below the upper accommodation space, and a communication passage which communicates the upper accommodation space and the lower accommodation space and of which a fluid passage area becomes narrower as it goes upward or downward, in the interior thereof; a valve unit that is located in the communication passage and allows flow of the communication passage to go only in one direction while being moved by a self-weight based on a change in a vertical position of the body; and a variation means that is coupled to a lower side of the body and vertically moves based on manipulation of a user to vary the volume of the lower accommodation space.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2015Publication date: July 6, 2017Inventor: Doo Won LEE
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Publication number: 20170189834Abstract: Structured elements with capabilities for stream flow division and distribution and mitigation of undesired species that exceed those of conventionally available materials are provided. The structured elements provide increased opportunities for surface attraction, retention and coalescence of undesired species in a process stream. The functional contact surfaces of the structured elements can include one or more of the faces of cells, the surfaces of struts connecting cells, the surfaces of nodes connecting struts, and the surfaces of asperities or irregularities caused by channels, flutes, spikes, fibrils or filaments in or on the material surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2016Publication date: July 6, 2017Applicant: CRYSTAPHASE PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: JOHN GLOVER, Austin Schneider, Peter Ham
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Publication number: 20170189835Abstract: A trash rake system with an articulated rake head assembly is provided. The trash rake system includes a main unit, a telescoping boom attached to the main unit, and a rake head assembly attached to an end of the telescoping boom. The rake head assembly includes a base frame, a drive arrangement mounted to the base frame, and a rake head mounted to the drive arrangement. The drive arrangement includes at least one gear arranged to mesh with a rack gear mounted to a rack which is in turn mounted between a fixed member and a movable member of the telescoping boom.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2017Publication date: July 6, 2017Applicant: Hydro Component Systems, LLCInventor: Thomas J. Reiss, JR.
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Publication number: 20170189836Abstract: The present technology is directed generally to fluid treatment systems. In particular, several embodiments are directed toward filter supports configured to be positioned adjacent a filter belt within a filter belt filtration system. In one embodiment, the filter support can have a longitudinal axis generally parallel to the direction of movement of the filter belt. The filter support can include a plurality of struts spaced apart by a plurality of openings, and at least one of the plurality of struts extends across a portion of the filter support such that a longitudinal axis of the at least one strut is positioned at an angle with respect to the longitudinal axis of the filter support.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2015Publication date: July 6, 2017Inventors: Cornelius J. STRAIN, Kyle JENNINGS
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Publication number: 20170189837Abstract: A fluid reservoir for accommodating a fluid reductant used in an SCR exhaust treatment process may include various styles or designs of bag filters to filter debris and contaminants from the reductant prior to being channeled out of the reservoir. To secure the bag filter to a header assembly accommodating the various inlet and outlet tubes, in one aspect, the bag filter is adapted to fit around a header boss descending from the header assembly and protruding into the reservoir volume. Various configurations for the bag filter can be utilized to secure the bag filter to the header boss in a manner that isolates the tubes of the header assembly from the remainder of the reservoir volume to prevent debris and the like from being unintentionally drawn out of the reservoir.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2016Publication date: July 6, 2017Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Shawn Herold, Matthew F. Fahrenkrug, Jason W. Hudgens, Theron J. Cassidy
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Publication number: 20170189838Abstract: A filter element has a filter material defining a raw side and a clean side of the filter element and to be flowed through by a medium to be filtered from the raw side to the clean side. A non-return element is disposed on the filter material. The non-return element allows a return flow of the filtered medium from the clean side back to the raw side and prevents a flow of the unfiltered medium from the raw side to the clean side. A filter and a filter system with such a filter element are disclosed. The filter system has a pump to supply medium to be filtered to the filter.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2017Publication date: July 6, 2017Inventors: Norbert Strassenberger, Kathrin Tschepe, Heiko Wyhler, Christian Kocksch, Christopher Banks, Martin Postel, Christian Thalmann, Frank Pflueger, Christine Oprisch
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Publication number: 20170189839Abstract: The present relates to an oil filtration system (1) comprising an oil filtration unit (2), an oil filter (13) having a central opening (15) extending along a central axis (B) of the oil filter (13), the oil filtration unit (2) being provided with at least one first physical structure (18,18?,18?) having a first cross-sectional shape and a predefined longitudinal length (x) in relation to the central axis (A) of the oil filtration unit (2), the oil filter (13) being provided with at least one second physical structure (23,23?,23?) having a second cross sectional shape and a predefined longitudinal length (y) in relation to the central axis (B) of the oil filter (13) and an inner or outer periphery of the second physical structure (23,23?,23?) being arranged to mate with the outer or inner periphery of the first physical structure (18,18?,18?) allowing the oil filter (13) to reach its correct insertion position in the oil filtration unit (2), where at least one of the end surfaces (28,29,31) of the oil filter (Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2015Publication date: July 6, 2017Applicant: C.C. Jensen A/SInventor: Jens Fich
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Publication number: 20170189840Abstract: A self-venting drain is provided that comprises a stem member that includes an attachment end and a shaft and that defines a longitudinal axis and a radial direction and a barrel member that defines at least one vent passage and at least one liquid flow passage wherein the vent passage and liquid flow passage are spaced away from the longitudinal axis along the radial direction on the same side of the longitudinal axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2016Publication date: July 6, 2017Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Mark T. Allott, Bryant Alan Morris
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Publication number: 20170189841Abstract: An explosion isolation device for collecting dust discharged from a hopper into a dust collection drum that eliminates an airlock requirement to isolate the negative pressured dust collector from receiving air via a bottom aperture in the lower portion of the hopper, thereby preventing an explosion in the dust collector that exceeds the pressure rating of the device and dust collection drum. The explosion isolation device includes a spool member detachably secured to a drum cover having an aperture configured and dimensioned substantially similar to an aperture through the spool member. The drum cover is detachably secured to the dust collection drum via a drum cover clamp, which is secured to the spool member or alternatively to the drum cover such that the clamp is suspended beneath the drum cover when the dust collection drum is full and replaced by an empty drum.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2016Publication date: July 6, 2017Inventor: DAVID HAKES
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Publication number: 20170189842Abstract: A filter device is adapted to separate impurities from a fluid. The filter device has a hollow filter body being elongated and having an end that is formed with an inlet, an opposite end that is formed with an outlet, and an inner surface that extends helically from the inlet to the outlet. The filter device further has a helical channel defined by the inner surface and communicating spatially with the inlet and the outlet. When the fluid flows along the helical channel from the inlet to the outlet, the impurities are drawn to be attached to the inner surface and the filter body by a centrifugal force, thereby being separated from the fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2016Publication date: July 6, 2017Inventor: Huei-Wern Tsuei
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Publication number: 20170189843Abstract: Methods and apparatus for sterilization are presented. An exemplary embodiment includes a sterilizing cabinet assembly. The sterilizing cabinet includes a cabinet having an access port, a door connected to the cabinet, the door moveable between an open position permitting passage through the access port to an interior of the cabinet and a closed position precluding passage through the access port. The sterilizing cabinet assembly also includes at least one of the cabinet and the door having a vent port. The sterilizing cabinet has a primary filter overlying the vent port and forming a sealed interface with an adjacent portion of the one of the cabinet and the door and a secondary filter overlying at least a portion of the primary filter.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2017Publication date: July 6, 2017Inventors: Robert E. Turbett, Richard D. Richmond
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Publication number: 20170189844Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for predicting failure of an air filter within an HVAC installation. Also provided are methods for calibrating the systems described. The system provided typically includes air filters and vents, and a processor at an application server configured to implement methods described. Each vent may include various sensors, such as a temperature sensor or a sensor for evaluating indoor air quality. The method may receive information about a total volume of air pumped by an HVAC system over time, determine the volumetric quantity of air passing through a particular filter, and compare that quantity of air to a threshold amount representing the lifetime, or some percentage of the lifetime of the filter. Where the system includes multiple vents and multiple filters, the system may implement a model for calculating the volumetric quantity of air associated with each individual filter.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2017Publication date: July 6, 2017Inventors: Will McLeod, Ryan Fant, Nayeem Hussain, Anthony Dzaba
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Publication number: 20170189845Abstract: Filter cartridges including tubular filter media having ovate cross-sections and filter systems using the ovate tubular filter cartridges are described herein. The inner perimeters of the ovate cross-sections of one or more of the filter cartridges may be asymmetric, i.e., the inner perimeters of the cross-sections of the tubular filter media in the filter cartridges may have no lines about which they are symmetric.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2017Publication date: July 6, 2017Inventor: Thomas D. Raether
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Publication number: 20170189846Abstract: An air purifier according to an embodiment of the present invention may comprise: a memory for storing a flow rate/pressure differential correlation graph with regard to each filter utilization state; a pressure differential sensor for measuring a pressure differential, which is a difference in pressure between the front and rear ends of the filter; and a filter replacement time management unit for determining the time to replace the filter according to a result of matching a pressure differential of the filter, which is measured by the pressure differential sensor at a preset cycle, and the flow rate of air flowing into the filter during pressure differential measurement with the flow rate/pressure differential correlation graph for each utilization state.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2014Publication date: July 6, 2017Inventors: Young-Gun CHO, Ju-Hyun BAEK, In-Seok SEO, Seong-Jin YUN, Chul-Soon DAN, Sang-Woo KANG, Jong-Wan KIM
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Publication number: 20170189847Abstract: The present disclosure is directed at a vehicular air filter with relatively high efficiency particle arresting performance along with removal of volatile organic and/or inorganic contaminants. The filter is particularly suitable for hybrid type vehicles.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2016Publication date: July 6, 2017Inventors: Katherine HASAN, Volker HAENDLER, Oliver STAUDENMAYER, Saru DAWAR
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Publication number: 20170189848Abstract: A sensor-based motion control fugitive dust suppression system comprises: a laser pointer provided on a frame to conduct a setting operation such that directions of a plurality of mist spray injection nozzles provided on a blast pipe located inside the frame correspond to the front end of a chisel of a hydraulic breaker; a data logger for collecting, from a sensor provided at the crushing apparatus, location source information for a hitting impact point of the hitting part; a location information processing unit analyzing the location source information collected from the data logger so as to generate the location information on the hitting impact point of the hitting part; and a system control unit for outputting a control signal so as to control a driving unit rotating the blast pipe in a vertical or horizontal direction, according to the location source information.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2015Publication date: July 6, 2017Applicants: HYUNJIN CONSTRUCTION CO., LTD.Inventor: Jong Hyup PARK
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Publication number: 20170189849Abstract: A device and a method treats a gas flow. Combustible components are separated from a first gas flow by means of an absorption process using a liquid medium in an absorption device; the components dissolved in the liquid medium are deposited into a second gas flow by means of a desorption process in a desorption device; and the concentration of combustible components in the second gas flow is set to a specified value. The second gas flow with the combustible components is additionally supplied to a gas turbine as fuel in order to generate electric energy and heat. A virtually energy-neutral exhaust air purification process is possible using the proposed device and method.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2015Publication date: July 6, 2017Inventor: Matthias ENZENHOFER
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Publication number: 20170189850Abstract: Compositions of and methods for separating components of a natural gas stream are disclosed. In one embodiment, the method includes receiving an inlet stream comprising natural gas, the inlet stream having an inlet pressure, and the inlet stream further comprising methane, helium, and an impurity. The method includes allowing the inlet stream to contact a block co-polyimide membrane, the block co-polyimide membrane exhibiting both higher permeability for and higher selectivity for the helium and the impurity than for the methane at the inlet pressure of the inlet stream and separating the methane from the helium and the impurity to create a retentate stream, the retentate stream comprising an increased concentration of methane relative to the inlet stream. The method also includes creating a permeate stream comprising the helium and the impurity at an increased concentration of helium and impurity relative to a concentration of helium and impurity in the inlet stream.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2016Publication date: July 6, 2017Applicant: Saudi Arabian Oil CompanyInventors: Garba Oloriegbe Yahaya, Ahmad A. Bahamdan, Mohammad S. Al-Qahtani, Feras Hamad, Ahmed Ameen, Abdulaziz Yousel Al-Ammar
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Publication number: 20170189851Abstract: A system for the removal of oxygen from an inert atmosphere includes a media housed in a body and passes the inert atmosphere through the media using a fan, where delivery of power from a power source to the fan is stopped when a temperature proximate the media exceeds a predetermined temperature or when the oxygen level exceeds a predetermined level.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2016Publication date: July 6, 2017Inventors: MELVIN W. HUGHES, RONALD S. HOOD, WILLIAM CARTER MATHEWS, DMITRY VERNIK
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Publication number: 20170189852Abstract: A method for the partial removal of contaminants such as nitrogen oxides from a process gas stream is described. The process gas stream is separated into at least two process gas streams by means of a partition, baffle, damper or other device. Ozone is fed into contact with at least one of the separated process gas streams to oxidize the contaminants therein and the at least one of the process gas streams contacted by ozone is fed to a scrubber for removal of the oxidized contaminants from the gas streams. The separation is proportional to the percentage removal of contaminants desired.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2016Publication date: July 6, 2017Inventors: Ambrogio Gusberti, Frank R. Fitch, Heinz-Dieter Obermeyer
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Publication number: 20170189853Abstract: Polymeric film of a semi rigid nature and with low opacity that contributes to environmental detoxification through the inclusion of titanium dioxide particles. It features photocatalytic properties within the range of visible light. The film permits the coating of surfaces such as windows by adhering to them and is thus easily removable. Versions in which the film includes at least one layer with electrochromic properties have been developed. It is intended for the chemicals and construction sectors.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2015Publication date: July 6, 2017Inventor: Richard CAMARERO CERDAN