Patents Issued in January 25, 2018
  • Publication number: 20180023255
    Abstract: To provide tissue paper with an excellent “moist texture” and high “smooth texture.” 2-ply tissue paper is characterized by the basis weight per ply being 15 to 18 g/m2, the 2-ply paper thickness being 135 to 160 ?m, and containing 2.9 g/m2 or more and 8.0 g/m2 or less of chemical agent which contains glycerin and 1,3-propanediol in a total amount of 83.7 mass % or more, wherein the mass ratio of glycerin and 1,3-propanediol is 1:0.04 or more and 1:5.58 or less.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2016
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventor: Shuta YASUI
  • Publication number: 20180023256
    Abstract: A mechanism for coupling a track rail to a substrate includes a rail plate and a base plate, where the rail plate surrounds the base plate. An overmolded coating is formed of a non-metallic material and encases the rail plate and the base plate. Related methodology is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2016
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Applicant: Progress Rail Services Corporation
    Inventor: Edward Constantine
  • Publication number: 20180023257
    Abstract: A fastening mechanism for coupling track rail to a substrate includes a fastener body formed by a metallic base and an overmolded non-metallic coating. Metallic pillars are coupled with the fastener body, and define bores for receiving anchors held fast within a substrate. The coating encases the metallic base and extends peripherally around the metallic pillars to position vibration-attenuating non-metallic material between the metallic base and the metallic pillars.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2016
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Applicant: Progress Rail Services Corporation
    Inventors: Edward Constantine, Wilbur Osler
  • Publication number: 20180023258
    Abstract: A module (100) for a system for the laying of underground and railroad and tram lines both in tunnel and on the surface, in particular railroad and tram lines, comprising a supporting slab (101) for the tracks (6), with substantially parallelepiped shape, the slab having at least four peripheral housings (1), passing from the extrados to the intrados and suitable to house respective adjustable levelling devices (120).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2015
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Applicant: VIANINI S.p.A
    Inventors: ELVIDIO TUSINO, FERNANDO RIPESI
  • Publication number: 20180023259
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are rejuvenating compositions for asphalt applications. In one aspect, the rejuvenating composition comprises a polymerized oil having a polymeric distribution ranging from about 2 to about 80 wt % oligomer content and Hildebrand solubility ranging from about 6 to about 12. In another aspect, the rejuvenating composition comprises an oil having a Hildebrand solubility ranging from about 6 to about 12 and a flash point ranging from about 100° C. to about 400° C. In yet another aspect, the rejuvenating composition comprises a modified oil having a Hildebrand solubility ranging from about 6 to about 12 and a flash point ranging from about 100° C. to about 400° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2016
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventors: Todd L KURTH, Scott NIVENS, Christopher Patrick STEVERMER, Hassan Ali TABATABAEE
  • Publication number: 20180023260
    Abstract: A milling machine has a frame, a rotor, a mixing chamber with a front door and a rear door, and a controller. The controller is in communication with the frame, the rotor, the front door, and the rear door, and configured to operate the milling machine in a travel mode and a work mode. When the travel mode is actuated, the controller raises the rotor to a predetermined position, closes the front door and the rear door, and raises the frame to a predetermined height. When the work mode is actuated, the controller lowers the frame to a predetermined height, lowers the rotor to a predetermined position, and opens the front door and the rear door to predetermined positions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Applicant: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.
    Inventors: Jason William Muir, Brian Joe Schlenker, Matthew-David S. Frantz, Derek Peter Nieuwsma
  • Publication number: 20180023261
    Abstract: A slewing assembly for providing a rotational movement of a loading conveyor pivotally supported on a cold planer is provided. The slewing assembly includes a frame-side structure and a conveyor-side structure. The slewing assembly includes a shaft pin disposed about a vertical axis, and pivotally connecting the frame-side structure and the conveyor-side structure. The slewing assembly also includes an actuator arrangement configured to generate a controlled bi-directional rotational movement of the shaft pin. The slewing assembly further includes a spline arrangement formed on the shaft pin and configured to transfer the controlled bi-directional rotational movement of the shaft pin as a controlled bi-directional rotational movement of the conveyor-side structure. The controlled bi-directional rotational movement of the conveyor-side structure provides the rotational movement of the loading conveyor, about the vertical axis, with respect to the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2016
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Applicant: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.
    Inventor: Colton J. Hirman
  • Publication number: 20180023262
    Abstract: A walkway installation comprising a base (1) intended to be fastened to a support construction, such as to the deck (5) of a ship (6), as well as a base bridge part (2) that is connected at one end so it can be rotated around an upright base axis of rotation (11) with the base. Furthermore, a main bridge part (4) is provided on the other end of the base bridge part (1) as well as a hinge construction between the base bridge part (1) and the main bridge part (2). The hinge construction has an upright main axis of rotation (12) and an auxiliary axis of rotation (13) aligned transversely to the upright main axis of rotation and transversely to the main bridge part. By rotating the gangplank parts, the installation may be adjusted in a reliable and quick way in relation to a fixed object or another vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventor: Pieter Kalkman
  • Publication number: 20180023263
    Abstract: A vehicle barrier apparatus includes a base and a deployable element. The deployable element is rotatably coupled to the base, enabling transition from a stored orientation to a deployed orientation. The deployable element can engage a vehicle physically in the deployed orientation to impair vehicle motion. An actuating mechanism is mechanically coupled to the deployable element cause the deployable element to move from the stored orientation to the deployed orientation responsive to a trigger. The apparatus may include a triggering device that detects the vehicle and provides the trigger to the actuating mechanism responsive to the detection. In addition, or alternatively, the apparatus can include a communications interface that receives a trigger communication from a remote location and causes the trigger to be provided to the actuating mechanism. The apparatus may be portable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventor: Peter John Rothschild
  • Publication number: 20180023264
    Abstract: A plurality of major sheets, each formed in a rectangular configuration having first and second long end edges, first and second short side edges, upper and lower surfaces, and a plurality of X-shaped slits each slit having a center and four ends. A plurality of minor sheets, each in a square configuration of a size to cover an associated X-shaped slit. Four lengths of linear stitching couple each of the plurality of minor sheets to the lower surface of an associated major sheet perpendicular to the ends of the X-shaped slits. Each of the four lineal lengths of stitching are spaced from adjacent lengths of stitching to create four water passageways between the major and minor sheets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2016
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventor: Sabujan Sainudeen
  • Publication number: 20180023265
    Abstract: An oil storage, loading and offloading system includes a submerged oil storage tank with multiple vertically placed flexible containers. The system directly connects to the topsides of an offshore oil production platform above water to assist oil loading and offloading operations. During loading, oil is pumped in and stored inside flexible containers, which are expanded to displace equivalent amount of water out of the oil storage tank; during offloading, oil is pumped out from flexible containers and the reduced volume of each contracted container is then filled in by the equivalent amount of water from the surroundings There is no physical contact between water and oil. The submerged tank on-bottom weight has a limited variation during the loading and offloading operations. This disclosed system can be utilized for fixed offshore platforms, especially for shallow water marginal field developments, and for deepwater floating platforms such as SPAR and semi-submersible (SEMI) structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventor: William Wei Lee
  • Publication number: 20180023266
    Abstract: A method of and a noise mitigation system for installing a foundation element, in particular a (mono)pile, includes a screen to be placed about a foundation element, in particular a (mono)pile, during driving of the foundation element in an underwater ground formation, to reduce noise input resulting from the driving into the surrounding water, e.g. a river or sea. The method and system comprise a further screen to be deployed about the (first) screen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2015
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventors: Boudewijn Casper JUNG, Henricus Gerardus Andreas VAN VESSEM
  • Publication number: 20180023267
    Abstract: A precast H block (3) interlock each other to form sloping wall and similarly precast Y block (10) interlock each other to form straight wall, both block having a pin hole (4) through side walls. A wire rope (5) passing through said pin hole to make a wall strengthened by nailing horizontally (14) into the earth (8) adjacent to the block and vertically nailing (9) at top and bottom level. As well as wire rope (5) passing through said pin hole (4) of uppermost blocks, from underneath the road, to make a wall/barrier strengthened by nailing vertically (9) into the earth across the road (2).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2016
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventor: RAJENDRA VITHAL LADKAT
  • Publication number: 20180023268
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a test system and a test method for detecting the cement content of cement stirring pile body in real time at a construction site. The test system specifically includes a cement slurry density measuring apparatus and a cement admixing amount calculating apparatus. The method includes measuring the density of the cement slurry in the cement slurry tank, measuring the cement soil density and inputting measured values to calculate the cement content. The cement slurry density and the cement soil density can be detected in real time, so that the admixing amount of the cement can be detected in real time during the foundation reinforcing process of the underground engineering, convenience and rapidness are achieved, the time period is short, a supervision effect is good, and cheating on workmanship and materials can be effectively avoided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2016
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Applicant: HOHAI UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Fuhai ZHANG, Qing CHEN, Qingsong ZUO, Saifeng YUAN
  • Publication number: 20180023269
    Abstract: The invention concerns a hydraulically constructed device for mounting between an earthmoving machine and a tool. The device is secured to the earthmoving machine and connected to the earthmoving machine's hydraulic system. The operator can from the panel in the driver's cabin of the earthmoving machine control the device to place the tool in motion. For this, the device can be outfitted with a quick change unit. This hydraulic device functions with or without a quick change unit. The device is built around a housing (10) consisting of at least one main axle (4) and a slide (6). The slide is movable in that the main axles are led through the slide, and furthermore on the outside of the slide there are a number of spiral slots (20) with a conformation corresponding to a number of loose keys (9). The loose keys are fixed in such a way that they create the connection between the housing and the spiral slots.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2016
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventors: Daniel DUUS, Maria GADE
  • Publication number: 20180023270
    Abstract: A method is provided for controlling the flow rate of a hydraulic pump of a construction machine, including: a step of detecting the operation amount of a rotation operation lever, and the rotation pressure generated in a swing motor; a step of calculating the flow rate required for rotating, the flow rate corresponding to the operation amount of the rotation operation lever; a step of calculating a rotation acceleration first inclination value for increasing the discharge flow rate of the hydraulic pump to a certain inclination value from a rotation initiation time when the upper rotating body rotates; a step of calculating a second inclination value compensating for the first inclination value by a difference value between the detected rotation pressure value of the swing motor and the reference pressure corresponding to the set pressure of the relief valve of the swing motor; and to step of restricting the discharge flow rate of the hydraulic pump such that the increased amount of the flow rate required fo
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2015
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Applicant: VOLVO CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AB
    Inventor: Dong-Soo KIM
  • Publication number: 20180023271
    Abstract: A variable-speed volume-control direct-drive all-electric hydraulic excavator drive and energy recover system the control drive circuit of which includes the A, B, C energy source, boom cylinder control valve group, arm cylinder control valve group, bucket control valve, swing control valve, swing motor control valve group, left travel control valve, right travel control valve, eight 2-position 2-way valve, I and II 2-position 3-way valve, I and II accumulator. The drive control circuit adopts open control independent-cavity variable-speed pump-control volume direct-drive circuit. Each of the cavities of cylinder is controlled by an energy source and the pressure and flow rate of the cavities are adjusted by the rotational speed and torque control of the generator independently. The present invention is four-quadrant running and have advantages of high efficiency, high integrity, low consumption, redundancy energy source, no need for pilot supply, low noise, integrate recovery of kinetic and potential energy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2014
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventors: Long Quan, Huimin Hao, Jiahai Huang, Bing Wu, Xiaohong Han
  • Publication number: 20180023272
    Abstract: A lip shroud may include a front, wedge-shaped portion, an intermediate transition portion, and a rear mounting portion opposite the front, wedge-shaped portion. The intermediate transition portion of the lip shroud may be configured with at least one upwardly and rearwardly inclined transition surface that merges into a front edge of the rear mounting portion. The at least one upwardly and rearwardly inclined transition surface may include two opposite side, upwardly inclined surfaces that extend between rearward side edges of the at least one transition surface and substantially an entire length of each of opposite side edges of the rear mounting portion. The two opposite side, upwardly inclined surfaces may include outer side edges configured to form a smooth, upwardly sloped and outwardly convex-shaped profile merging into the opposite side edges of the rear mounting portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2016
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventor: Phillip John KUNZ
  • Publication number: 20180023273
    Abstract: A pit assembly can include a pit liner defining an inner surface and an outer surface, the inner surface defining an interior of the pit liner, the inner surface and the outer surface further defining a pit opening proximate to an upper portion of the pit liner; a pit connector positioned in the interior of the pit liner; a removable cartridge positionable within the interior of the pit liner, the removable cartridge comprising a chassis, a cartridge connector mounted to the chassis and configured to operatively couple in fluid communication to the pit connector, and a piping system in fluid communication with the cartridge connector and mounted to the chassis; and a locking mechanism selectively movable about and between a locked position and an unlocked position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2016
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventors: Harold Thomas Mosley, Timothy J. Mitchell
  • Publication number: 20180023274
    Abstract: The present application discloses electronic plumbing fixture fittings, such as electronic faucets, with a shaped and limited sensor detection zone. Exemplary embodiments include devices with a plurality of overlapping sensors and devices with a single time-of-flight (TOF) sensor capable of detecting the presence or absence of an object whether or not water is flowing out of a discharge outlet in the in a TOF detection zone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventor: Inho Song
  • Publication number: 20180023275
    Abstract: The invention relates to a mobile sanitary device, comprising a bowl having an upper opening, a water storage tank which is connected to the bowl via a water conduit that supplies water from the water storage tank to the bowl, a wastewater tank which is connected to the bowl via a wastewater line that discharges the wastewater out of the bowl from a bowl outlet opening to the wastewater tank, a first intermediate tank which is inserted into the water conduit between the water storage tank and the bowl or into the wastewater line between the bowl outlet opening and the wastewater tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2015
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventors: Dennis Getmann, Patrick Meyer
  • Publication number: 20180023276
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a hygienic toilet comprising a source of hot and cold water; a thermostatic valve in fluid communication with the source of hot and cold water and having a single output to deliver water at a predetermined temperature; a manifold having an input for receiving the water output from the thermostatic valve, the manifold comprising a first water outlet controlled by a proportional control valve and a second water outlet; a washing nozzle in fluid communication with the first water outlet, and having a proportional control valve associated therewith to control the flow of water output from the washing nozzle; and a cleaning nozzle in fluid communication with the second water outlet for providing a water curtain within an interior of the toilet; wherein the water curtain flows over the washing nozzle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2016
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventor: Gabor Puskas
  • Publication number: 20180023277
    Abstract: A toilet fastening system includes a bolt, a nut, and a cap, the bolt and nut each configured with ratchet or ratchet-like portions that define a ratchet or ratchet-like constructs between the bolt and nut to provide controlled tightening (rotation) of the nut onto the bolt, audible confirmation of nut tightening, and tactile user feedback while aiding in preventing back off of the nut relative to the bolt, the cap joining with the nut such that the cap becomes the tightening and loosening tool for the nut as well as the finished beauty cap for the toilet fastening system. The bolt has an offset foot with curved inner and outer surfaces for positive orientation and seating of the bolt into the toilet flange.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventors: Jody D. Miller, Darrell Wayne Bowden, Anthony Joseph Parker
  • Publication number: 20180023278
    Abstract: A urinal assembly having a frame and a plurality of posts extending from the frame. The frame can include a plurality of openings. The openings can be defined by a plurality of sides and corners. The posts can extend from the corners and/or from the sides of the openings. In some embodiments, the urinal assembly includes a second frame attached to one or more of the plurality of posts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventors: Douglas S. Brown, Jeffrey A. Smith
  • Publication number: 20180023279
    Abstract: A floor drain for same floor drainage of a building consists of a floor drain body and a floor drain cover The floor drain body consists of a lower accumulated water collection tank, a lateral accumulated water collection tank and an accumulated water discharge port. A bottom of the lower accumulated water collection tank is sealed, and has an angle of 70° to 120° with the lateral accumulated water collection tank. The floor drain cover is a plate with holes, and is divided into a lower upstream face and a lateral upstream face. The lower upstream face of the floor drain cover is located above the lower accumulated water collection tank, and the lateral upstream face of the floor drain cover is located outside the lateral accumulated water collection tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventor: Guoqiang LIN
  • Publication number: 20180023280
    Abstract: A storm water drain filter including a collapsible frame supporting a filter bag. The filter may be installed in a stormwater drain pit to capture contaminants and particulate matter before it enters a stormwater drain. The collapsible frame is light weight, compact, simple and inexpensive. The filter bag is secured to the frame so as to maintain its shape and avoid deformation. There is also disclosed a method of installing a stormwater drain filter in a stormwater drain pit to provide an effective seal between the stormwater drain filter and the pit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Applicant: EHL Limited
    Inventors: Michael Morton Hannah, Gregory Paul Yeoman, Gary John Lawford, Nicholas Alan Vigar
  • Publication number: 20180023281
    Abstract: A water inlet protection system and apparatus for removing sediment and/or chemical from water or other fluids is provided. The system may include a filtration material that is configured to be water permeable and to collect sediment within the water. The system may be configured to be removably secured to various types of storm drains or water inlets. The system may include a frame configured to be removably attached to a storm grate. The frame may also include a plurality of tabs extending from the frame and be slidably adjustable. The system may also include an s-clip member or magnets for removably securing the filtration material to a storm drain or water inlet. Furthermore, the water inlet protection system may include one or more over-flow protection openings. The over-flow protection openings may include a raised member or barrier to regulate the water level where over-flow occurs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventor: Corydon Coppola
  • Publication number: 20180023282
    Abstract: A water inlet protection system and apparatus for removing sediment and/or chemical from water or other fluids is provided. The system may include a filtration material that is configured to be water permeable and to collect sediment within the water. The system may be configured to be removably secured to various types of storm drains or water inlets. The system may include a frame configured to be removably attached to a storm grate. The frame may also include a plurality of tabs extending from the frame and be slidably adjustable. The system may also include an s-clip member or magnets for removably securing the filtration material to a storm drain or water inlet. Furthermore, the water inlet protection system may include one or more over-flow protection openings. The over-flow protection openings may include a raised member or barrier to regulate the water level where over-flow occurs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventor: Corydon Coppola
  • Publication number: 20180023283
    Abstract: A building is constructed from a plurality of rectangular wall sections secured to one another. At least some wail sections are formed of an upper and a lower beam, vertical studs extending between the upper and lower beams and a wall panel secured to the beams and to the studs. In the invention, each beam is formed of an elongate metal sheet folded through a right angle about at least one longitudinally extending line to define at least a horizontal first plate, and a vertical second. A plurality of separately formed sheet metal brackets are secured to at least one of the plates of the folded metal sheet at preset distances from one another along the length of the beam and secured to the ends of the studs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2015
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventor: William Robert DUNSTER
  • Publication number: 20180023284
    Abstract: A spatial structure that enables the assembly and disassembly of architectural elements quickly and easily, ensuring the necessary structural robustness and which basically comprises a node (1) with a plurality of sockets (2), a bar (3) intended for insertion at either of the two ends thereof in said sockets (2), a perforated screw (5) whose inner surface (6) allows the insertion of the end of the bar (3) and whose outer surface is coupled to the sockets (2), and a portion of flexible washer (8) suitable for insertion into the socket (2) of the node (1) and closing by compression as a result of the thrust exerted by the perforated screw (5) to adopt the shape of a substantially closed washer such that said bar (3) is locked inside the perforated screw (5), preventing the disassembly of the structure but not the rotation of the bar (3) inside the socket (2).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2016
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventors: Eduardo HERREZUELO DE LA SIERRA, Juan Pablo MOLINA VALDERRAMA
  • Publication number: 20180023285
    Abstract: The instant invention relates to a stairwell system that provides a floor that can be deployed within a stairwell that can increase the useable area in a stairwell by providing a storage area above the stairwell system and a safety shelter below the stairwell system. This stairwell flooring system is also known as a “floating floor”. The instant invention provides a set of movable floor panels that can be mounted on the wall of a stairwell into an upper and a lower chamber. The upper chamber may be used as a storage or work area. It may be equipped with shelves on the wall and a countertop so that an individual may operate appliances. The lower chamber can be used as a shelter for protection from a tornado, hurricane, or other natural disaster.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2016
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventor: MARILYN J. SMITH
  • Publication number: 20180023286
    Abstract: A panel structure includes panel members that may be connected together using friction stir welding, Each of the panel members includes a first plate, a second plate substantially in parallel to said first plate, and at least one webbing member connecting the first plate and the second plate. The first plate of the first panel member includes a flange positioned in abutment with a flange located on the first plate of the second panel member. The flange of the first panel member includes a projection and the flange of the second panel member includes a groove. The panel members are connected so that the projection is engaged with the groove to thereby resist relative lateral movement that would separate the panel members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2016
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Applicant: HFW Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Casey Dean ALLEN, Bryan Matthew Tweedy
  • Publication number: 20180023287
    Abstract: A radiant reflective and water barrier roofing underlayment is mounted to an outer side of a radiant barrier. The radiant reflective and water barrier roofing underlayment includes an underlayment body. The underlayment body includes an inner face facing the radiant barrier and an outer face opposite to the inner face. An anti-slipping layer is mounted to the inner face of the underlayment body. A waterproof coating, an aluminum foil layer, and a non-woven layer are disposed on the outer face of the underlayment body in sequence. The aluminum foil layer has an outer face serving as a reflective face. By provision of the aluminum foil, most of the external radiant heat or the solar radiation can be blocked and reflected to reduce the heat transmitted through the roof into the building via heat radiation, thereby lowering the temperature inside the building.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2016
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventors: CHING-SHYUNG CHEN, YAO-CHUNG CHEN
  • Publication number: 20180023288
    Abstract: An element for thermal insulation between two building parts, particularly between a building (A) and a protruding exterior part (B), comprising an insulating body (2) to be arranged between the two building parts and reinforcement elements in the form of at least tensile elements (3), extending in an installed state of the element (10) essentially horizontally and perpendicular to an essentially horizontal extension of the insulating body through said body, and respectively projecting in the horizontal direction from the insulating body and here allowing a connection to one of the two building parts preferably made from concrete.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Applicant: Schock Bauteile GmbH
    Inventors: Hubert Fritschi, Werner Venter, Andre Weber
  • Publication number: 20180023289
    Abstract: An element for thermal insulation between two building parts, including an insulating body to be arranged between the two building parts and reinforcement elements in the form of at least tensile elements, extending in the installed state of the element essentially horizontally and perpendicularly to the essentially horizontal extension of the insulating body through said body, and respectively projecting in the horizontal direction from the insulating body and here allowing a connection to one of the two building parts preferably made from concrete. The tensile reinforcement elements are formed as multi-part composite elements such that at least in the area of the insulating body they exhibit a central section projecting from the insulating body and at least partially being made from fiber-reinforced synthetic material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Applicant: Schock Bauteile GmbH
    Inventors: Hubert Fritschi, Werner Venter, Andre Weber
  • Publication number: 20180023290
    Abstract: A modular panel arrangement for erecting a prefabricated room, the panel includes inner and outer planar skins, an insulated core, and an interior chamber isolated from said insulated core, wherein said interior chamber has an inlet opening and an outlet opening so that air can flow into said panel through said inlet opening, through said interior chamber and out of said panel through said outlet opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventor: James V. Kinser, JR.
  • Publication number: 20180023291
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to ceiling panels formed from a porous scrim that is coupled to an acoustical substrate using a scrim attachment system that includes an adhesive.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventors: Anthony L. Wiker, Peter J. Oleske, Lida Lu
  • Publication number: 20180023292
    Abstract: A fabricated building includes a plurality of vertically extending guide members and a plurality of building blocks arranged with the aid of said guide members to define a wall structure. Each block has a first end provided with a vertically extending guide hole having one of the guide members extending therethrough, and a second end coupled to a first end of a horizontally adjacent block. The fabricated building also includes a first threshold defining a first guide hole having one of the guide members extending therethrough and a second guide hole having one of the guide members extending therethrough. The fabricated building also includes a second threshold defining a first guide hole having one of the guide members extending therethrough and a second guide hole having one of the guide members extending therethrough. The first threshold and the second threshold define a frame space therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2016
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventor: Richard Kramer
  • Publication number: 20180023293
    Abstract: A building construction element for the efficient erection of a building is disclosed. The construction element is attached to other construction elements to form a structure or positioned around a structure to provide protection behind the series of construction elements. The construction element includes a plurality of interlocking supports, a first coupling bracket, a second coupling bracket, an interior-wall sheet, and an exterior-wall sheet. Each of the interlocking supports engage at least one other interlocking support to form a wall. The first coupling bracket and the second coupling bracket secure the plurality of interlocking supports together. The interior-wall sheet and the exterior-wall enclose the plurality of interlocking supports, the first coupling bracket, and the second coupling bracket in order to reduce heat and sound transfer through the construction element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventor: Luciano Simoes Lopes
  • Publication number: 20180023294
    Abstract: The invention relates to a drywall construction for resonance sound absorption. The drywall construction comprises a plurality of drywall profiles and fixed thereto at least one layer of plasterboards having an opening arranged therein. The drywall construction further comprises a resonance chamber in fluid connection with the opening, the resonance chamber and the opening having a size and shape so that sound of predetermined resonance frequencies enters the resonance chamber via the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventor: Andrey Gnutik
  • Publication number: 20180023295
    Abstract: A mullion-transom structure includes a support profile upon which two grooves are provided on one side. A sealing strip is fixed on each of grooves. A filling element is held at an edge on each of the sealing strips and a middle groove, on which at least one fastener for holding a pressure strip is fixed, secures the two filling elements. The middle groove has groove walls that are accommodated between the sealing strips. A contact plane of the filling elements on the sealing strips is arranged closer to the pressure strip than the groove walls of the middle groove. The middle groove has a groove base, at which a hollow chamber is formed on the side facing away from the groove.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2015
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventors: Emal ANDER, Peter MOLITOR, Andre STOCKHAUSEN
  • Publication number: 20180023296
    Abstract: An insert for lifting and leveling a precast concrete slab is provided. The insert includes a sleeve that extends through the concrete slab and has two distinct threaded portions on an inner surface of the sleeve. This configuration allows a lifting bolt to be positioned into an upper end of the sleeve to lift the concrete slab, and a different-sized leveling bolt to be positioned in the sleeve to selectively elevate or raise part of the concrete slab relative to a ground surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventor: Michael J. Recker
  • Publication number: 20180023297
    Abstract: A self-stressing shape memory alloy (SMA)/fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) composite patch is disclosed that can be used to repair cracked steel members or other civil infrastructures. Prestressed carbon FRP (CFRP) patches have emerged as a promising alternative to traditional methods of repair. However, prestressing these patches typically requires heavy and complex fixtures, which is impractical in many applications. This disclosure describes a new approach in which the prestressing force is applied by restraining the shape memory effect of nickel titanium niobium alloy (NiTiNb) SMA wires. The wires are subsequently embedded in an FRP overlay patch. This method overcomes the practical challenges associated with conventional prestressing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2016
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventors: Mina DAWOOD, Mossab EL-TAHAN
  • Publication number: 20180023298
    Abstract: Methods and devices for sealing and/or gripping concrete strengthening tendons. Some embodiments provide a method of forming a seal between an encapsulated anchor and a sheath of a tendon engaging the encapsulated anchor. Other embodiments provide a splice for forming a seal around a discontinuity in the sheath of a concrete tensioning tendon. Some embodiments provide a seal assembly for forming a seal between a tubular extension and a sheath of a tendon to protect an exposed portion of the tendon contained within the tubular extension. Some embodiments also provide a method of forming a fluid tight seal between tubular extension and a sheath of a tendon, while other embodiments provide a method of gripping the sheath of a tendon with a tubular extension to prevent the sheath from moving relative to the extension.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2016
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventor: Norris Hayes
  • Publication number: 20180023299
    Abstract: A fixture for setting rebar at a predetermined distance from the rim of an excavated pit includes elongated first and second legs each having a proximal end and a distal end, the first and second legs rigidly joined at their mutual proximal ends to form an L-shape; an angle adjustment device carried by the first leg, comprising a foot movable towards or away from the first leg along an axis generally parallel to the second leg; a support bracket carried by the first leg at a predetermined offset distance from the proximal end thereof; and a hook extending from the distal end of the second leg, generally parallel to the first leg.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventor: James Thomas Edwards
  • Publication number: 20180023300
    Abstract: Metal roofing includes metal roof-covering sheets or tiles having apertures along longitudinal end edges for coupling a pair of the sheets in an overlapping condition. One fastening arrangement comprises a fastener having a shaft extending in a longitudinal direction and fastening features at longitudinally spaced positions along the shaft. The fastening features may comprise a fastening peg or an opening receiving a fastening member therethrough. The pegs and openings may be combined in such a manner that at least two of the features cooperate with the apertures of the respective sheet in opposing transverse directions so as to longitudinally offset the apertures in the overlapping condition. Another fastening arrangement comprises a roof-covering sheet locating fastenings pegs which are spaced inward of the apertures in a longitudinal direction of the sheet so as to form the longitudinal offset between the respective sets of apertures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2016
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventor: Xiuming Zhang
  • Publication number: 20180023301
    Abstract: A thermoplastic roofing membrane comprising a planar thermoplastic sheet, optionally having more than one layer, where at least one layer of the membrane includes an ethylene-based olefinic block copolymer, and where the sheet is characterized by a storage modulus of less than 450 MPa at 0° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2016
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Applicant: FIRESTONE BUILDING PRODUCTS CO., LLC
    Inventors: Hao WANG, Michael John HUBBARD, Dwayne WACENSKE, Donna C. TIPPMANN
  • Publication number: 20180023302
    Abstract: A building structure is provided that is adapted to allow for ventilation of vapors is provided. The building structure has a roof extending over one or more vertical side walls. The roof has a roof sheathing member overlying the roof rafters. A fascia is secured to the outer ends of the roof rafters and at least one portion of the fascia is spaced from the outer ends of the rafters. A fascia vent strip is interposed between the fascia and the outer ends of the rafters to provide for the flow of vapor therebetween and into the attic. The fascia vent strip may have a series of parallel grooves. The grooves are adapted to receive the outer ends of the rafters with an interference fit to at least temporarily hold the fascia vent strip to the ends of the rafters during installation. Alternatively, a series of parallel glue stripes located at two different on-center intervals can be provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventor: Martin J. Rotter
  • Publication number: 20180023303
    Abstract: Wall blocks, veneers, veneer connectors, walls, and methods of constructing walls are provided. More particularly, the invention relates to constructing walls in which a veneer panel is attached to a wall block with a connector and in which the front faces of the veneers have a desirable texture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Applicant: Keystone Retaining Wall Systems LLC
    Inventors: Robert A. MacDonald, Robert John Lundell
  • Publication number: 20180023304
    Abstract: The invention relates to a self-adhesive floor without release paper and the production method thereof. The self-adhesive floor without release paper includes a top coating layer, a substrate layer and a self-adhesive layer which are layered in sequence, wherein the said top coating layer prevents sticking. In the invention, the self-adhesive floor is free of release paper. The top coating layer can prevent sticking just like release paper, which can prevent the products from sticking to each other and protect the self-adhesive layer. The top layer includes both release material and ultra violet (UV) paint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2017
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Inventor: Hsu-Ming Ting