Patents Issued in November 2, 2017
  • Publication number: 20170314181
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a heat pump type dryer for reducing the manufacturing cost thereof and maintaining an appropriate quantity of radiation by auxiliary heat exchanger. The clothes dryer D includes housing 1; drum portion 2 installed in the housing 1 and configured to accommodate clothes; a circulation ventilation path 3 configured to pass through the drum portion 2; a heat pump apparatus 5 having a compressor 52, a condenser 53, a throttling device 54, and an evaporator 51, connected to form a flow path through which refrigerant circulates; an auxiliary heat exchanger 55 installed outside the ventilation path, and connected in series to a flow path in the condenser 53 or in parallel to the condenser 53; and a cooling apparatus 6 configured to cool the auxiliary heat exchanger 55.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2015
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Eiji WAKIZAKA, Susumu KITAMURA, Naoki KITAYAMA, Tatsushi SHIMADA
  • Publication number: 20170314182
    Abstract: An insert maintains the form of a glove while facilitating drying. The insert has palm, finger, and thumb portions. The palm portion is a planar or curved flange, having first and second sides. The finger portion includes an index finger flange, a middle finger flange, a ring finger flange, and a pinky finger flange, each extending from the palm portion. A first peripheral flange and a second peripheral flange are each configured to respectively extend away from, and be in continuous proximity to, a periphery formed by the first side and the second side of the palm portion and the finger flanges. First and second transverse flanges are formed for each of the finger flanges, each configured to extend away from first and second sides thereof, and be substantially centered on the finger flange, to provide eight radiused points of a contact/support being substantially equally spaced, for each glove finger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventor: Adam Hollis
  • Publication number: 20170314183
    Abstract: The present application relates to a steam iron head (30). The steam iron head (30) has a steam pathway (40) along which steam flows. A cyclonic chamber (61) is along the steam pathway (40). The steam iron head (30) also has a flow inlet (62) to the cyclonic chamber (61), a flow outlet (63) from the cyclonic chamber (61), and a conduit (67) in the cyclonic chamber (61) defining the flow outlet (63). The conduit (67) upstands in the cyclonic chamber (61) and has an opening in a free end (68) of the conduit through which the flow of steam exits the cyclonic chamber (61). The conduit (67) is provided with a rib (91) to restrict the flow of water droplets formed on an outer surface of the conduit from passing through the flow outlet (63). The present application also relates to a steam system iron (10) having a steam iron head (30).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2015
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: MOHANKUMAR VALIYAMBATH KRISHNAN, BOON TECK TAN
  • Publication number: 20170314184
    Abstract: The invention relates to a garment steaming appliance comprising a sole plate assembly (1) comprising a steam channel (6) for receiving a flow of steam, an ironing plate (3) comprising an ironing surface (4) and an opposing upper surface, wherein the steam channel (6) extends along the upper surface of the ironing plate (3), and a vent (7) extending through said ironing plate (3) from said steam channel (6) to said ironing surface (4). The steam channel (6) is configured to divide the flow of steam into multiple flow paths that reconverge above said vent (7) from different directions to control the direction of the resultant flow of steam out of said vent (7) relative to said ironing surface (4).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2015
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: MOHANKUMAR VALIYAMBATH KRISHNAN, MILIND VISHWAS DATE, WILLILAM WAI LIK WONG
  • Publication number: 20170314185
    Abstract: The present invention relates to production of textile with high rate of evaporation of moisture content. In this invention, a textile substrate is coated with Near Infrared (NIR) energy absorbing agent to increase the surface temperature of substrate and enhance the evaporation of moisture from the textile substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2016
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Ruchira Nalinga Wijesena, Palihenage Nadeeka Dushani Tissera, Kalu Marakkala Nalin de Silva, Gehan Anil Joseph Amaratunga, Randunu Devage Ishara Gihan Dharmasena, Wadiya Ralage Lakmali Nisansala Bandara, Amugoda Kankanage Lahiru Anuradha Wijenayaka, Rajapakshe Mudiyanselage Indrachapa Bandara
  • Publication number: 20170314186
    Abstract: A heat-insulating protective member for skid posts contains a needled blanket of inorganic fibers. At least some of the needled blanket has, disposed therein, an impregnation part where an oxide-precursor-containing liquid is adherent in an undried state. The impregnation part has a water content of 50-400 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the inorganic fibers of the impregnation part. The water content of the heat-insulating protective member is 50-400 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of the inorganic fibers of the heat-insulating protective member. The oxide-precursor-containing liquid contains ingredients that, upon burning, yield a composition containing Al2O3 and CaO. The oxide-precursor-containing liquid is adherent in an amount of 2-50 parts by mass in terms of oxide amount per 100 parts by mass of the inorganic fibers of the impregnation part. A molar ratio of Al/Ca, in the whole impregnation part is 10-330.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2015
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Applicant: Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation
    Inventors: Yusaku HATA, Mitsuo SUZUKI, Tomoyuki KOBAYASHI, Akihiro YANO
  • Publication number: 20170314187
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to modified textile material, wherein the modification is carried out by treating textile material with Hydroxyapatite. Such modified textile materials show bacterio-repulsion by preventing bacteria from attaching to their surfaces, thereby preventing malodor formation. The present disclosure also relates to process for obtaining the modified textile material as well as use of Hydroxyapatite as a bacterial repellent agent for preparing odor free textile material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2016
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Krawe Sharini Malsha Udayakantha, Danushika Charyangi Manatunga, Kalu Marakkala Nalin de Silva, Gehan Anil Joseph Amaratunga
  • Publication number: 20170314188
    Abstract: Provided are a composite material and a reinforced fiber. The composite material includes a fiber and a plurality of carbon nanotubes disposed on a surface of the fiber. The carbon nanotubes adhere directly to the surface of the fiber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2015
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Applicants: NITTA Corporation, NITTA Corporation
    Inventors: Takuji Komukai, Maki Onizuka, Hiromi Teruhira, Katsuyuki Nakai
  • Publication number: 20170314189
    Abstract: A process of fabricating the waterproof coating may include selecting a textile material substrate, utilizing a sol-gel comprising a silane or silane derivative and metal oxide precursor to coat the substrate, and optionally coating the substrate with a hydrophobic chemical agent and/or other chemical agents to create a surface with nanoscopic or microscopic features. The process may utilize an all solution process or controlled environment for fabricating a fluorine-free waterproof coating that prevent wetting or staining of a substrate, or may utilize a controlled environment. The composition coatings for treating textile materials improve soil-resistance and stain-resistance of the textile materials while the compositions contain no fluorine-based chemicals. In addition, the composite solution may impart additional properties such as physical strength to the textile whilst retaining the original appearance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2015
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Seamus Curran, Kang-Shyang Liao, Nigel Alley, Amrita Haldar, Alexander Wang
  • Publication number: 20170314190
    Abstract: Provided is a composite fabric having a base fabric and at least one bacterial biopolymer layer. The base fabric is a woven fabric, and includes warp yarns and weft yarns. At least a first plurality of warp yarns and a first plurality of weft yarns form a base layer of the base fabric. A second plurality of warp yarns and/or a second plurality of weft yarns forms an additional layer of loop portions on at least one of the sides of the base fabric. The bacterial biopolymer layer is provided at least on part of the additional layer. Further provided is a process for the production of the composite fabric and a clothing article formed of the composite fabric.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Jitka ERYILMAZ, Onur YUKSELEN, Ozgur COBANOGLU
  • Publication number: 20170314191
    Abstract: A primary carpet backing for latex free tufted carpets, including tufting yarns tufted into the backing, the yarns consisting essentially of a first thermoplastic polymer selected from a polyamide, a polyester or a polyolefin, the polymer having a first melting temperature, and wherein the back stitches of the tufting yarns have been at least partially melted for achieving tuft bind in the latex free tufted carpet after the melted back stitches have been cooled to room temperature, the primary carpet backing including at least a first layer of fibers, wherein the backing consists for at least 30 wt. % of one or more lower melting polymers of the same polymer family as the first polymer included in the tufting yarns and wherein each of the lower melting polymers has a melting temperature which is equal to or less than the first melting temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2015
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Applicant: LOW & BONAR B.V.
    Inventors: Edze Jan VISSCHER, Arnold KOETSIER, Leonie STIGTER
  • Publication number: 20170314192
    Abstract: The carpet tile system uses preferably Aluminum Hydroxide (Al(OH)3) as a flame retardant in the secondary backing of the carpet tile or in the pre-coat adhesive on the primary backing, or alternatively uses Magnesium Hydroxide (Mg(OH)2). The flame retardant has been optimized to interact with the other components of the system to produce a carpet tile that achieves flammability ratings that are comparable or superior to carpet tiles with more expensive pile fibers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2016
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Ryan Eckhardt, Walter Eckhardt, Michael Eckhardt
  • Publication number: 20170314193
    Abstract: The present invention provides a process for the production of a fabric having a unique appearance and the fabric so obtained. Also provided is the clothing articles, i.e. garments, including the fabric. More particularly, the present invention relates to a process for producing a woven fabric having a unique, e.g. “used” (i.e. worn-out) or “multi-shaded” appearance and the process includes a step of providing a woven fabric with a layer of bacterial biopolymer, dyeing at least part of the fabric together with the biopolymer layer, and then removing at least part of the bacterial biopolymer layer from the fabric.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Jitka ERYILMAZ, Onur YUKSELEN, Ozgur COBANOGLU
  • Publication number: 20170314194
    Abstract: An aqueous inkjet ink set for textile printing is disclosed, the aqueous inkjet ink set including two or more aqueous inkjet inks that include a black ink, wherein among the charge density Cd values measured by the streaming potential method for the two or more aqueous inkjet inks, the Cd value (CdK) for the black ink is the highest, and the absolute value of the difference between the Cd value (CdK) for the black ink and the Cd value (Cd2) for the aqueous inkjet ink having the second highest Cd value is 80 ?eq/g or greater. A method for producing a printed item is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Sayako ARAI, Yuki URANO, Shunsuke UOZUMI, Hideki IMANISHI, Takahisa YAMAZAKI
  • Publication number: 20170314195
    Abstract: In a method for manufacturing a cable, a filling step S5 of filling a tube hole of a socket main body which is formed in a tubular shape and in which first end portions of wire rods are disposed with a mixture obtained by mixing a thermosetting resin into a preliminary mixture obtained by mixing ceramic particles and fly ash in advance is carried out.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2015
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Applicants: NIPPON STEEL & SUMIKIN ENGINEERING CO., LTD., ALPHA KOGYO K.K., TOKYO ROPE MFG. CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Shinsuke YAMAZAKI, Yukihiko OIGAWA, Fervinia Hipolito ROMERO, Shinjiro TANIGUCHI, Yasuyuki KAI
  • Publication number: 20170314196
    Abstract: The invention relates to the chemical industry, namely to the production method of cellulose from all types of plant cellulose-containing raw material. The method includes raw material impregnation and hydrolysis in a hydrolysis solution, cellulose filtration, washing with water, filtration and drying, accompanied with the use of cycles that include heating of the material to a temperature of 115° C. or less, high-speed impulse action of vacuum with a pressure change in the range up to 5 mm Hg for a time of less than 10 seconds, followed by exposure under vacuum and vacuum relief. Both solution of nitric or sulphuric acids, their mixture and alkaline solution can be used as hydrolysis solution. Technical result of the claimed method consists in. reducing the duration of the cellulose hydrolysis process, reducing the temperature of the processes while obtaining the required chemical and structural homogeneity of the cellulose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2015
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Applicant: OBSHESTVO S OGRANICHENNOY OTVETSTVENNOSTYU"TWIN TE CHNOLOGY COMPANY"
    Inventors: Yakov Kuzmich ABRAMOV, Vladimir Mihailovich VESELOV, Viktor Mihailovich ZALEVSKY, Vitaly Grigorievich TAMURKA, Veniamin Sergeevich VOLODIN, Nikolay Aleksandrovich GUKASOV, Vladimir Dmitrievich EVDOKIMOV, Boris Ivanovich MIRONOV, Olga Borisovna VATEUVA, Liudmila Mikhailovna MARSHANNIKOVA, Tatyana Mikhailovna MORDVINOVA, Natalia Aleksandrovna SALOMATINA, Dmitry Konstantinovich SARYCHEV, Valentina Ivanovna BIRIUKOVA, Aleksandr Ivanovich PILGUN
  • Publication number: 20170314197
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of treated pulp comprising the steps of: i. providing a fibre source material; ii. subjecting the fibre source material to pre-hydrolysis; iii. subjecting the pre-hydrolysed fibre source material to alkaline chemical pulping process, preferably kraft pulping, to obtain an alkaline pulp; iv. optionally adjusting the pH of the obtained pulp to above pH 9; v. subjecting the alkaline pulp to a bleaching sequence comprising contacting the pulp with ozone (Z) in alkaline conditions to obtain a treated pulp. The invention also relates to a treated pulp obtained, textile fibres produced from the treated pulp, textile products comprising the textile fibres and to the use of the treated pulp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2015
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Elisabeth Bergnor, Peter Axegård, Tomas Larsson, Katarina Karlström
  • Publication number: 20170314198
    Abstract: A feeding arrangement for feeding lignocellulosic biomass material such as annual plant material towards a hydrolysis process includes at least one transportation device for transporting the biomass material towards the treatment process; and at least one tearing roll arranged at a predetermined distance from the at least one transportation device and being provided with tearing protrusion. The at least one tearing roll is arranged with a predetermined distance to the at least one transportation device to tear off parts of the transported material to provide a substantially continuous flow of material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2015
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Applicant: VALMET AB
    Inventors: Patrik PETTERSSON, Johan CARLSSON
  • Publication number: 20170314199
    Abstract: An industrial textile formed from first and second systems of warp yarns interwoven with first, second, and third sets of weft yarns in a repeating pattern to provide a 2½ weft layer fabric construction is provided. One of each of the yarns of the first and second sets of weft yarns are arranged so as to form a vertically aligned pair with respect to one another, and the third set of weft yarns is located intermediate of the first and second sets of weft yarns between vertically aligned pairs from the first and second sets. Each of the warp yarns in the first system of warp yarns is interwoven only with the weft of the first and third sets, and each of the warp yarns of the second system of warp yarns is interwoven only with the weft yarns of the second and third sets. The warp yarns of the first and second systems of warp yarns are arranged as vertically stacked pairs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2016
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Applicant: AstenJohnson, Inc.
    Inventor: Marc P. Despault
  • Publication number: 20170314200
    Abstract: The present invention relates to cellular solid materials comprising cellulose nanofibers (CNF) and an anionic or non-ionic surfactant, a method for preparation of such materials, as well as their use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2015
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Erik Johansson, Nicholas Tchang Cervin, Korneliya Gordeyeva, Lennart Bergstrom, Lars-Erik Wagberg
  • Publication number: 20170314201
    Abstract: A porous body is placed in a rectangular parallelepipedal casing made of a stainless steel to prepare a mold form. A CNF-containing slurry is charged into the mold form, and another porous body is placed on the CNF-containing slurry. If the CNF-containing slurry are enwrapped in a nylon mesh, leakage of the CNF-containing slurry from a gap between the mold form and the porous body or clogging of the porous bodies can be inhibited. The upper and lower porous bodies are heated while applying a load to the CNF-containing slurry for a desired period of time to effect hot pressing, thereby obtaining a desired molded product. This provides a method for molding CNFs which enables a CNF molded product having a three-dimensional configuration to be obtained at a high productivity, and the CNF molded product obtained by the method for molding CNFs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2015
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Applicant: CHUETSU PULP & PAPER CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Shinichi HIKIDA
  • Publication number: 20170314202
    Abstract: The paper material comprises a support base having at least one surface treated with at least one surface adhesive giving the paper material printability characteristics, the support base containing a mixture of fibres, at least one polymeric substance, adapted to give the support base strength, and at least one inorganic filler, adapted to give the support base machinability characteristics, the mixture of fibres comprising cellulose fibres and animal milk protein fibres.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2015
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Luca MONACELLI, Ferruccio Beniamino GILBERTI
  • Publication number: 20170314203
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for detackifying organic contaminants in the process of pulping and papermaking and a composition used for the same. Specifically, the invention discloses that the water circulation system of pulping and papermaking process can be provided with non-ionic cellulose ether and cationic coagulant in lower amount, through which, the deposition of organic contaminants can be inhibited under the synergistic action of pre-coagulation and detackification.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Applicant: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Qing Qing Yuan, Qun Dong, Zhi Chen, Jian Kun Shen
  • Publication number: 20170314204
    Abstract: A method for manufacturing paper is disclosed. A pulp slurry is produced, a paper sheet is formed from the slurry, an aldehyde functionalized polymer or polymers in combination with at least one additional strength additive is added to the slurry before and/or after sheet formation, and a water soluble acid is added on the paper sheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Chen LU, Junhua Chen, Clay Campbell, Scott Rosencrance, Jenna Sue Rabideau
  • Publication number: 20170314205
    Abstract: The present invention relates to microorganism control field in process for treatment of pulp and/or water in paper-making process. More specifically, the present invention provides a microorganism control system, which comprises a first component and a second component which are separately provided, the first component comprises a stabilized halogen-containing bactericidal agent (e.g., a stabilized hypochlorite), and the second component comprises an aminosulfonic acid reagent (e.g., aminosulfonic acid). The present invention further provides a method for controlling microorganism in process for treatment of pulp and/or water in papermaking process, which comprises using the microorganism control system of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2015
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Applicant: Ecolab USA Inc.
    Inventors: Wen Li Tu, Yu-Mei Lu
  • Publication number: 20170314206
    Abstract: A multi-ply through air dried tissue having a softness value of 91.0 or greater and a lint value of 5.0 or less. Each ply of the tissue has a first exterior layer that includes a wet end temporary wet strength additive in an amount of approximately 0.25 kg/ton and a wet end dry strength additive in an amount of approximately 0.25 kg/ton, an interior layer that includes a first wet end additive comprising an ionic surfactant, and a second wet end additive comprising a non-ionic surfactant, and a second exterior layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2016
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: James E. Sealey, II, Byrd Tyler Miller, IV
  • Publication number: 20170314207
    Abstract: A multi-ply through air dried structured tissue having a bulk softness of less than 10 TS7 and a lint value of 5.0 or less. Each ply of the tissue has a first exterior layer that includes a wet end temporary wet strength additive in an amount of approximately 0.25 kg/ton and a wet end dry strength additive in an amount of approximately 0.25 kg/ton, an interior layer that includes a first wet end additive comprising an ionic surfactant, and a second wet end additive comprising a non-ionic surfactant, and a second exterior layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: James E. Sealey, II, Byrd Tyler Miller, IV
  • Publication number: 20170314208
    Abstract: A band adapted for use as a seal around an upper edge of a boot adapted for holding a block to which a rail is fastened, includes an elongated body having an outer face, an inner face, a first end and a second end. The first and second ends of the elongated body are secured to each other to form the band. An inner face of the elongated body is smooth and an outer face thereof includes a plurality of longitudinally spaced ribs. The ribs extend from the first end of the band to the second end thereof. The elongated body is made from an electrically insulating elastomeric material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2016
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Applicant: Construction Polymers Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Russell Raymond
  • Publication number: 20170314209
    Abstract: An embodiment of a transport system may include a vehicle and a circuit with a rail extending at least on sections of the circuit. The system may include a drive system configured for a positive drive for propelling the vehicle along the circuit, wherein, at least on sections extending along the circuit, the drive system has first and second engagement members. The first engagement member may have a first projection and an adjacent second projection on at least sections of the circuit and, between the first and adjacent second projections, grooves, which are each bounded by the first and adjacent second projections. The first engagement member may have one or more openings, of which at least one through-opening is formed between the first and adjacent second projections. Through the through-opening may engage a connecting member configured for connecting the first engagement member with the rail for attachment to the rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventor: Jörg BEUTLER
  • Publication number: 20170314210
    Abstract: A rail vehicle includes a milling device for finishing the running surface of track rails during the travel of the rail vehicle along the track rails. The rail vehicle has a chassis frame having wheel sets. The milling device is provided with a milling head, and includes a framework arranged on the chassis frame having a milling head receptacle, which is displaceable vertically and transversely in relation thereto. The milling head receptacle can be supported for the vertical guiding via a guide shoe on the running surface and for transverse guiding in parallel to the milling head shaft via a guide stop laterally on the railhead. The milling head receptacle forms a transverse carriage, which supports the guide shoe and the guide stop, and the guide path of which, which is vertically displaceable, is provided on the side of the milling head receptacle facing toward the guide shoe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2015
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Applicant: MASCHINENFABRIK LIEZEN UND GIESSEREI GES.M.B.H.
    Inventor: Helmut Rungger
  • Publication number: 20170314211
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to methods of making asphalt concrete mixtures including reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP). Variability in the fraction of binder that occurs in RAP that is able to melt and mix with virgin binder included in the concrete mixture previously made it difficult to select an appropriate amount of virgin binder. Methods described herein permit an asphalt concrete mix designer to determine the amount of virgin binder that can be combined with RAP and virgin aggregate in order to satisfy the minimum effective binder content of a job mix formula for such a concrete mix. The subject matter described herein thus permits more efficient use of RAP and permits use of RAP in higher amounts in asphalt concrete mixtures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2015
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Applicant: Rowan University
    Inventors: Yusuf Mehta, Prashant Shirodkar, Khyati Sonpal, Aaron Nolan
  • Publication number: 20170314212
    Abstract: A device for forming, reinforcing, joint sealing and edge protecting of a concrete slab panel, wherein the concrete slab panel having a volume, a length, a width, and a surface. The device comprising of an elongated post having a body, a top end and a bottom end with a plurality of elongated grooves extending along the body; a mounting frame has a length, a width and a thickness. The mounting frames having a connecting means to connect the mounting frame to the posts. The present invention eliminates the needs for saw-cut lines for crack inducement and acts as a joint sealer for the concrete slab to relieve the tensile stresses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Gianfranco MESSINA, Claudio MESSINA
  • Publication number: 20170314213
    Abstract: A system for creating a durable seal between adjacent horizontal panels, including those that may be curved or subject to temperature expansion and contraction or mechanical shear. The durable seal incorporates a plurality of ribs, a flexible member between the cover plate and the ribs, and may incorporate a load transfer plate to provide support to the rib from below, and/or foams of differing compressibilities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Applicant: Schul International Company, LLC
    Inventor: Steven R. Robinson
  • Publication number: 20170314214
    Abstract: A spray assembly for a working machine that includes a fluid storage tank includes a plurality of nozzle assemblies, each of which includes a direct acting valve. The spray assembly also includes a controller that is operatively connected to each of the direct acting valves for controlling the opening and closing of the direct acting valves, and a selector that is operatively connected to the controller. The selector may be employed by an operator of the working machine to selectively operate one or more of the direct acting valves in order to provide a desired spray pattern of fluid from the fluid storage tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Applicant: Roadtec, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard Christian
  • Publication number: 20170314215
    Abstract: A paving machine for wide-width paving is provided. The paving machine includes a conveyor system, an auger system disposed adjacent to the conveyor system, a screed adjacent to the auger system, and sensing circuitry configured to sense paving material height at one or more of an entrance to the conveyor system and a front side of the auger system to sense or detect underflow or overflow conditions of the paving material. The sensed heights are communicated to control circuitry of the paving machine, through signals from the sensing circuitry, and control circuitry controls rate of movement of one or more of the conveyor system and the auger system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2016
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Applicant: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.
    Inventors: Luke E. GRAHAM, Toby A. FRELICH, Rick L. MINGS, Ryan T. THIESSE
  • Publication number: 20170314216
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a paving screed for a road paver that comprises a screed plate, a heating element and a fastening device for pressing the heating element onto the screed plate. The fastening device comprises an actuating member and an elastic element. The actuating member is configured to deflect through its operation the elastic element directly or indirectly by a predetermined amount, wherein the elastic element applies a predetermined force directly or indirectly onto the heating element and biases the heating element against the screed plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Applicant: JOSEPH VOEGELE AG
    Inventors: Frank GRIMM, Thorsten ECKART
  • Publication number: 20170314217
    Abstract: Technologies are described for a pipe cover and method of covering a pipe. The pipe cover comprises a cover having a first side, top, second side and an open bottom and is configured to receive an end portion of a pipe into the open bottom and between the first and second side. The first side, top, and second side are configured to extend beyond a terminal end of the pipe to be covered. A first clamping mechanism is on the first side and a second clamping mechanism is on the second side, configured and disposed to clamp the cover onto the end portion of the pipe to be covered and cover the terminal end of the pipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: WILLIAM CRAIG DENHAM, JOHN CHARLES CLARKE
  • Publication number: 20170314218
    Abstract: A kit contains mast modules that may be erected and connected in a variety of configurations to provide a barrier to accomplish any one or more of the following: guide traffic, protect and rope off an accident or crime scene, warn pedestrians and motorists of dangerous conditions, and shelter an area and/or first responders from sun and precipitation. Masts, coupling sleeves, coupling slots, slits and bases are interconnected to form a barrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2016
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Applicant: SAFE TRAFFIC ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEMS, LLC
    Inventors: John J. Mahoney, III, Laura L. Mahoney, Joseph T. Crotty, Grace M. Crotty
  • Publication number: 20170314219
    Abstract: A method is provided for the artificial erosion of dammed bodies of water, wherein an average grain size distribution of sediments in the dammed body of water is determined across the ground surface of the dammed body of water. A sediment requirement for downstream water is determined, and as a result, at least one displacement of the sediments in the dammed body of water into the downstream water takes place in accordance with the sediment requirements for the downstream water. Advantageously, requirements regarding at least the quantity and grain size of the sediment for the downstream water are determined.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2015
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventor: Dietrich Bartelt
  • Publication number: 20170314220
    Abstract: A quay wall absorption block includes a back wall, a cap, and a half columnar wall extending between the back wall and cap. The half columnar wall defines a plurality of chamber surfaces and mating surfaces on opposite sides thereof such that the chamber surfaces define portions of a plurality of closed-end flow chambers on opposite sides of the half columnar wall when the mating surfaces are in contact with corresponding mating surfaces of other quay wall absorption blocks. The half columnar wall also defines a plurality of flow paths that extends therethrough to fluidly connect the plurality of closed-end flow chambers on opposite sides of the half columnar wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2016
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Jack C. Cox, Mauricio A. Wesson
  • Publication number: 20170314221
    Abstract: An automated water control device comprises a rotatable housing that can be incrementally positioned to control flow of water over an upper or weir edge of the housing. The device is installed at a control point in an impoundment area, such as a settling pond. The housing is selectively rotated to raise and lower the height of the weir edge to a target gate height. Automatic control is provided for operation of the device by a controller communicating with an actuator. A system of the invention includes one or more water control devices and the controller. A method of the invention includes controlling flow of water from an impounded water source by use of the automated water control device. Manual or semi-automated embodiments are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventor: Norman Paul Watson
  • Publication number: 20170314222
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a construction method for a tidal power generation system capable of multiple-flow power generation from an installation of a uniflow generator, and more particularly, to a construction method for a tidal power generation system, in which auxiliary waterways are installed at both sides of a hydraulic turbine waterway in which the uniflow generator is installed, respectively, such that water is introduced into one side auxiliary waterway so as to generate power, and the other side auxiliary waterway is connected to an existing drain waterway so that the water used to generate power may be drained, thereby enabling the multiple-flow power generation only by opening and closing a required sluice gate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2016
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventor: Sun Seok Park
  • Publication number: 20170314223
    Abstract: Systems and modular devices for roof or ground-level stormwater management are disclosed. A modular stormwater management device includes a water retention mat structured to absorb stormwater, a rigid frame structured to support the water retention mat, and a perforated surface structured to permit drainage of the stormwater from the water retention mat through the perforated surface. A modular stormwater management system includes a plurality of modular stormwater management devices, each of the modular stormwater management devices including a water retention mat structured to absorb stormwater, a rigid frame structured to support the water retention mat, and a perforated surface structured to permit drainage of the stormwater from the water retention mat through the perforated surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Yair Y. KESHET, Elizabeth L. KESHET
  • Publication number: 20170314224
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for engaging a first body with a second body, for example, for locking an oil rig platform to a rig leg. The apparatus comprises a driving portion, for example in the form of a driving wedge, which is moveably attachable to the first body, and an engaging portion, for example in the form of an engaging wedge, which is moveably attached to the driving portion. The driving portion is adapted to move in a first direction with respect to the second body and the engaging portion defines an engaging profile adapted to engage a complementary profile on the second body. Movement of the driving portion results in movement of the engaging portion. The apparatus also comprises an adjustment device connecting the driving portion to the engaging portion and adapted to move the engaging portion independently of the driving portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2015
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Applicant: Cedeco Contractors Limited
    Inventor: Iain Steven
  • Publication number: 20170314225
    Abstract: A concentrically loaded foundation pier system which includes several concentrically stacked steel pipes filled with concrete. The entire pier is installed centrally beneath the footing of the structure. Shims are placed between the top-most pier element and a pier cap which prevents shifting when the soil expands and contracts. The final structure is end-loaded and pressed to the bedrock or other load-bearing strata. An alternative embodiment includes a temporary lifting assembly which can be fastened about the structural pier without need for bolts or other fasteners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Jeffrey W. Teague, Vincent E. Branaman
  • Publication number: 20170314226
    Abstract: An arm for a construction machine, including an arm top formed by casting, being easily produced with high dimensional accuracy. The arm includes an arm body and an arm top. The arm top is formed of left and right arm top pieces individually formed by casting and joined together. The left and right arm top pieces include first left and right bosses constituting a first connection section, second left and right bosses constituting a second connection portion, and left and right projecting wall portions constituting a connection wall connecting the first and second connection portions to each other, respectively. The left and right arm top pieces are joined together by welding at respective opposing surfaces of the first left and right bosses, those of the second left and right bosses and those of the left and right projecting wall portions, thereby forming the arm top.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2015
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Applicant: KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yuki KOJIMA, Takashi MIZOMOTO
  • Publication number: 20170314227
    Abstract: An attachment for an earth-working bucket having a pair of sidewalls and a digging edge with a plurality of forwardly extending teeth. The attachment has a pair of working plates and a pair of side plates each joined with both working plates and extending rearwardly therefrom. The pair of working plates converge together to a straight scraping edge and have inside surfaces together defining a teeth-receiving cavity. A method includes placing the attachment with the straight scraping edge forward of the teeth such that the teeth are in the teeth-receiving cavity, positioning each side plate against a surface of the respective sidewall of the bucket and securing each side plate to the respective sidewall of the bucket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2016
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Jeffrey Johnson, Alexander Vojvodich, Kyle Reitter
  • Publication number: 20170314228
    Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for screening material at the end of an excavator arm comprising a blade having a bottom edge, a top edge and a connector therebetween for securing to a distal end of the arm of a earth moving equipment. The bucket has a bottom screen having front and rear edges being rotatable about the top edge of the blade section. The bottom screen is positionable so as to extend angled away from the bottom edge of the blade. The bucket further comprises a front screen rotatable relative to the bottom screen having a main portion and an angled bottom portion. The front screen is positionable to a closed position proximate the front edge of the bottom screen such that the front edge of the bottom screen extends past the angled bottom portion of the front screen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2016
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Applicant: X HAND INC.
    Inventor: Chester Lea Sirr
  • Publication number: 20170314229
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a frame assembly of a heavy duty vehicle including an operator cabin. The frame assembly may comprise a superstructure frame having a first flange at least partially protruding from the cabin supporting frame mounting portion and having a collar and a plurality of first flange bores. The frame assembly may further comprise a cabin supporting frame having a first mounting section including a plurality of first mounting section bores, a first guiding member, and a second guiding member. The first and second guiding members may be configured to engage the collar for safely guiding the cabin supporting frame relative to the superstructure frame into a final assembling in which the plurality of first flange bores may be aligned with the plurality of first mounting section bores.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2014
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Applicant: Caterpillar Global Mining LLC
    Inventors: Sebastian Capraro, Lutz Karrenberg, Felix Hartinger, Mark Mors
  • Publication number: 20170314230
    Abstract: A working machine includes a machine body including a motor room, a motor mounted on the machine body and housed in the motor room, a fan arranged above the motor, the fan being to generate an air flow downward, a radiator arranged above the fan, an oil cooler arranged above the fan, and a shroud disposed around the fan. The shroud includes an opening rim portion forming an air inlet to take air from the motor room.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Applicant: KUBOTA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yuji YAMASHITA, Ryohei SUMIYOSHI, Satoshi TAJIMA, Kunihiro SUZUKI, Hayato KAWANO, Hiroyuki ANAMI, Hajime TAMAKI