Patents Issued in March 1, 2018
  • Publication number: 20180058599
    Abstract: A rigid piston assembly for use in a conventional flush valve includes a rigid piston and a solenoid configured to fixedly engage within the valve body. A flush valve for a plumbing fixture as well as a method of retrofitting a piston valve into a diaphragm flush valve body which includes a rigid piston and solenoid configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Shawn D. Bush, Ryan W. Nottage
  • Publication number: 20180058600
    Abstract: A fluid circuit includes a device, a cooler, and a valve. The valve includes a housing, a sealing member, a biasing device, and an actuator. The sealing member moves inside the housing between a first position and a second position. The actuator includes a smart material that is activated when the temperature of a fluid inside the housing exhibiting at least a first temperature, causing the sealing member to move to the second position. The smart material is deactivated when the fluid is a sufficient number of degrees less than the first temperature, causing the sealing member to move to the first position. The fluid flows from the housing to the device and then to the housing when the sealing member is in the first position. The fluid flows from the housing to the cooler and then to the device when the sealing member is in the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Applicants: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC, DYNALLOY, INC.
    Inventors: Xiujie Gao, Nancy L. Johnson, Bret M. Olson, Vijay A. Neelakantan, Tyler P. Ownby, James H. Brown
  • Publication number: 20180058601
    Abstract: A fluid circuit includes a device, a cooler, and a valve. The valve includes a housing, a sealing member, a biasing device, and an actuator. The sealing member moves inside the housing between a first position and a second position. The actuator includes a smart material that is activated when the temperature of a fluid inside the housing exhibiting at least a first temperature, causing the sealing member to move to the second position. The smart material is deactivated when the fluid is a sufficient number of degrees less than the first temperature, causing the sealing member to move to the first position. The fluid flows from the housing to the device and then to the housing when the sealing member is in the first position. The fluid flows from the housing to the cooler and then to the device when the sealing member is in the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Applicants: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC, BEND ALL AUTOMOTIVE INC, DYNALLOY, INC.
    Inventors: Xiujie Gao, Nancy L. Johnson, Ronald R. Semel, Rory P. McIntyre, Mark J. Heikoop, Vijay A. Neelakantan, Bret M. Olson, Tyler P. Ownby, James H. Brown
  • Publication number: 20180058602
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include an actuator with a motor producing a motive force to control a valve. The actuator includes a driving portion coupled to the motor to receive the motive force from the motor. Additionally, the actuator includes a driven portion coupled to the driving portion, the driven portion being coupled to a valve stem to drive movement of the valve between at least one of an open position and a closed position. The actuator includes a clutch positioned between the driving portion and the driven portion, the clutch being a one-way clutch to transmit motive force from the driving portion to the driven portion and block transmission of the motive force from the driven portion to the driving portion. Additionally, the actuator includes a brake arranged proximate the clutch to stop transmission of the motive force between the driving portion and the driven portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Applicant: GE Oil & Gas Pressure Control LP
    Inventors: Chad Yates, Milind Appasaheb Ghumre
  • Publication number: 20180058603
    Abstract: A valve in which the flow control element includes a fixed disk and a rotatable disk, and a motor operable to rotate the rotatable disk. The motor is disposed in the bore of the valve, aligned with the long axis of the valve body and the axis of rotation of the rotatable disk.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Applicant: Griswold Controls, LLC
    Inventor: Stefan I. Tuineag
  • Publication number: 20180058604
    Abstract: An electromagnetic valve for a transmission-use oil pressure control device including an oil pump that supplies oil pressure to a transmission, and an accumulator that accumulates an oil pressure generated by the oil pump. The electromagnetic valve includes: an electromagnetic valve main body connected to the accumulator and includes an oil path opening/closing valve element opening/closing an oil path between the accumulator and the transmission; a seal member disposed in the electromagnetic valve main body sealing against oil leakage from a sliding portion of the oil path opening/closing valve element in the opening/closing operation of the oil path opening/closing valve element; and a pressure regulation mechanism disposed in the electromagnetic valve main body regulating to release an internal pressure in the accumulator when an accumulator-side oil pressure in the electromagnetic valve main body rises to a predetermined pressure or more.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Applicants: AISIN AW CO., LTD., NACHI FUJIKOSHI CORP.
    Inventors: Yukihiro NODA, Shuichi TAKEDA, Katsutoshi KOMATSU, Hiroyuki KUTSUBO, Masamichi YAMAGUCHI, Masayuki HARA, Syunji MIYANISHI, Kazuhiro YOSHII, Makoto MIYATAKE
  • Publication number: 20180058605
    Abstract: A solenoid valve includes a support bushing and an armature pin axially movable within the support bushing. The solenoid shield further includes a valve rigidly secured to the armature pin. The valve includes a diverter sleeve having an overlap portion that is radially spaced from at least a portion of the support bushing and extends along a length of at least a portion of the support bushing. The diverter sleeve further includes a deflector surface disposed at an angle relative to a longitudinal axis of the armature pin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Lev PEKARSKY, Robert O. BURKHART, Boya ZHANG, Ravindra VELAMAKANNI, Daniel SMOKOVITZ
  • Publication number: 20180058606
    Abstract: A fluid regulating device includes a valve having an inlet and an outlet and an actuator coupled to the valve and having a control assembly. The control assembly includes a control element and a diaphragm operably connected to the control element, the control element disposed within the valve and adapted to be displaced relative to a valve seat. A noise attenuation assembly is coupled to the outlet of the valve and includes a cylindrical body and at least one plate disposed in the cylindrical body, the at least one plate having an outer edge. An apparatus for retaining the noise attenuation assembly includes a plurality of rods coupled to the at least one plate. The plurality of rods includes at least one rod having a first end disposed through the outer edge of the at least one plate to support the noise attenuation assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Joshua Logan Tecson, Roy Ronald Pelfrey
  • Publication number: 20180058607
    Abstract: A pullhead includes a housing that has a first end and a second end. The housing is separable between a first body and a second body. The first and second bodies are pivotally coupled at a joint and the first and second bodies together define an interior pocket of the housing. The interior pocket has an interior pocket width. The pullhead head includes a pulling feature at the first end. The interior pocket includes an interior retainer flange that has an inner width and is disposed within the interior pocket. The inner width is less than the interior pocket width. The first body and second body are pivotable relative to each other around an axis at the joint that is transverse to a pulling direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Clinton J. Baumgartner, Jason M. Gillard, Nick P. Skogen, Russell H. Hilsman, Travis J. Baumgartner, Jeremy R. Ellingson
  • Publication number: 20180058608
    Abstract: A pipeline is assembled traversing steep terrain by digging a trench down an incline, assembling pipe joints together in proximity to the incline, and then using equipment to push and/or pull the assembled pipe joints down the incline and through the trench while the pipeline is suspended above the bottom of the trench. A series of connected sleds are used to partially carry the load of the assembled pipeline, keep it off the bottom of the trench until it is in place, and permit the installation of supports under it prior to backfilling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventor: Thomas Arthur Wilson
  • Publication number: 20180058609
    Abstract: A mounting device configured to secure an elongate element to a threaded stud using a flexible cable tie is described herein. The mounting device includes a body portion defining a cavity oriented along a longitudinal axis having an opening configured to receive the stud. The cavity defines a flexible pawl configured to engage a thread of the plurality of helical threads, thereby securing the mounting device to the stud. The mounting device also includes a support portion arranged on a distal end of the body portion opposite the opening having a support surface configured to engage the elongate element and a first enclosed channel arranged along a lateral axis. The first channel defines a first pair of cable tie apertures configured to receive the flexible cable tie as it is wrapped about the elongate element, thereby securing the elongate element to the mounting device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Kenneth J. Van Hulst, Gerard G. Geiger, Ethan J. Fish
  • Publication number: 20180058610
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for securing tubulars. A tubular securing device may include a slip coupler, wherein the slip coupler is configured to attach to a drain pipe; and at least one ear, wherein the at least one ear is attachable to the slip coupler, wherein the at least one ear comprises at least one passage configured to secure a water line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Applicant: Broken W Enterprises LLC
    Inventor: Gary Don Williams
  • Publication number: 20180058611
    Abstract: A clamping member for attaching a hose with a frame of a machine is disclosed. The clamping member includes a first receptacle, a second receptacle, and a mounting portion defined between the first receptacle and the second receptacle. The clamping member includes a locating member disposed at a first distance from a first end of the mounting portion and a holding portion defined at a second distance from a second end of the mounting portion. The first distance and the second distance are equal. The clamping member further includes a plurality of engaging members defined at the first end of the mounting portion and a leg member having a tab disposed at the second end of the mounting portion. The tab conforms with the plurality of engaging members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Applicant: Caterpillar SARL
    Inventors: Hugh Rillie, JR., Kayla J. Sturgis, Kevin H. Gordon, Leigh H. Davenport
  • Publication number: 20180058612
    Abstract: A biocompatible tube and fitting system that can be used in a liquid chromatography system is described. The tube can have a polymer tip and can be used in conjunction with one or more fitting assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Mark Hahn, Scott J. Ellis, Eric Beemer
  • Publication number: 20180058613
    Abstract: A novel hose nozzle has a cup shaped capture nozzle housing with a curved shape similar to the mating O-ring. The cup shaped ends of the nozzle create a 45 degree angle. The novel shape of the ends of the nozzle traps the O-ring at the same radius of the O-ring. Rounding off the end of the nozzle permit the ends to have a radius equivalent to the O-ring. The O-ring is aligned with the nozzle, because there is no longer a round item trying to fit onto a flat surface. This design stabilizes the end of the nozzle, and keeps the nozzle from becoming crooked. The mating surfaces between the nozzle cup and the O-ring are the same. The O-ring mating surface has a complementary shape to the nozzle mating surface and the radius at the end of the nozzle preferably matches the radius of the O-ring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventor: Paul Kennedy
  • Publication number: 20180058614
    Abstract: The disclosure of the invention provides a clamping apparatus and methods for joining segments of pipeline. The clamping apparatus includes first and second clamp assembly portions, each having at least two pivotable arms that clamp on to ends of two pipeline segments, respectively. The apparatus includes bridging members positioned within the gap connecting first and second clamp assembly portions. The bridging member has a central portion between and radially distal to first and second portions. The arrangement of the central portion provides a continuous open area around the circumference at the pipeline junction so a weld can be made with high precision and efficiency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventor: John Anderson
  • Publication number: 20180058615
    Abstract: An object is to exhibit a higher sealing performance against an external pressure, to more reliably prevent breakage of a sealed state established by an inner seal member, and to maintain the soundness of inner mechanical components. Provided is a joint structure including two joint members, a driving mechanism that rotationally drives the two joint members about a predetermined axis relative to each other, two seal members forming a seal between the joint members at positions doubly surrounding the outside of a lubricant storing part in the driving mechanism, and a pressure-applying means that makes the air pressure in a space provided between the two seal members, higher than the pressure of the outside air.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Applicant: FANUC CORPORATION
    Inventor: Hidenori KUREBAYASHI
  • Publication number: 20180058616
    Abstract: A non-metallic flange isolation gasket kit sealing flanged pipeline connections and flanged vessel connections while providing electrical isolation protection between flanges suited for high-pressure and high-temperature cathodic protection applications is presented. The invention protects flange faces from media induced corrosion and mitigates flange rotation induced fatigue and failures. The invention comprises of a retainer, a seal, and a seal pre-load structural ring. The seal pre-load structural ring is inserted into the seal, and seal outer diameter surface is joined to the retainer inner diameter surface. A second embodiment comprises of a composite gasket blank, comprising of a retainer and a seal, and a seal pre-load structural ring. The seal outer diameter surface and the retainer inner diameter surface are joined by thermal fusion bonding. The invention may further comprise one or more gasket seating stress stabilizers and/or a centering ring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Marc Rowley, Sigfrid Ruz
  • Publication number: 20180058617
    Abstract: A pump head of an air pump includes a head including an outer body, a handle, and an end cap. The outer body includes a compartment extending therein. The handle is connected to a first end of the outer body. The end cap is connected to a second end of the outer body. A retaining device is received by the compartment and includes a seat actuated by the handle. An air seal ring is received by the compartment and is selectively compressed by the seat. The seat includes a cavity extending therein, at least one slot extending radially from the cavity and through the seat, and at least one retaining arm extending between two sides of the at least one slot and resiliently swingable. The air seal ring has an outer periphery section curved radially inwardly with respect to other periphery sections along a longitudinal length thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventor: Scott Wu
  • Publication number: 20180058618
    Abstract: Embodiments of this disclosure include male and female connector parts for connecting elements of a fluid delivery device, the male and/or female elements having one or more resilient, flexible guards that can be moved laterally or compressed axially to avoid interference with coupling the male and female parts. Such connectors can be used to connect tubing, syringes, respirators, and other devices for fluid transport. Such connectors can decrease the likelihood of nosocomial infections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventor: Juan Nepomuc Walterspiel
  • Publication number: 20180058619
    Abstract: The invention relates to a sound absorber comprising a housing with an inlet for connection with the exhaust gas line of a suction gripper, the housing comprising at least one elastic segment comprising at least one though hole, and also to a process of sound absorption for a suction gripper. The application of pressurized exhaust gas to the elastic segment leads to its expansion and to enlargement of the opening of the through hole. The expansion and/or the elasticity of the elastic segment in which the through hole is arranged, and the passing of the exhaust gas through the opened through hole in the elastic segment reduce the sound emitted along with the exhaust gas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventor: Bernhard Hukelmann
  • Publication number: 20180058620
    Abstract: Disclosed are processes and systems for preventing overpressurization of piping transporting fluid produced from a pressure source to a receiving facility in which the fluid passes through a high integrity pressure protection system (HIPPS). A relief device is provided in the piping in fluid communication with the HIPPS. In the event that fluid passing through the HIPPS during the valve closure time period has a property exceeding an activation property, the relief device is activated thereby allowing the fluid passing through the HIPPS during the valve closure time period to flow to a fluid containment volume. The fluid containment volume has sufficient volume such that upon the start of the closure of the valve in response to the pressure surge, a portion of the fluid passing through the HIPPS during the valve closure time period is absorbed by the fluid containment volume thereby lessening pressure increase in the piping.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Antonio Critsinelis, Sid Mebarkia, Meirong Huang, Brady Lee Kirchof, Lauren E. Reiners, Baha T. Tanju
  • Publication number: 20180058621
    Abstract: In embodiments, a hot tap clamping system comprises a clamp which fits over and secures against a pipe, an actuator interface, an actuator operatively in communication with clamp, and a hot tap assembly. In a further embodiment, a system for sealing a flowline with a metal seal after hot tapping comprises a sealer, a hot tap drill/plug running tool, and a metal seal plug which is typically configured for use in sealing a flowline, e.g. a pipe, with a metal seal after hot tapping where the metal plug seal is inserted into the pipe and engages with and seals as a hot tap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Applicant: Oceaneering International, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Gregory Restivo, Norman Gregory Smith
  • Publication number: 20180058622
    Abstract: An insulation sleeve for insulating a component includes an inner layer, an outer layer, an insulating material, and a flap covering a seam passing from an outside surface to an internal surface of the insulation sleeve. The inner layer is a material having low thermal conductivity, resistance to high temperatures, is elastic/semi-rigid, and has an inner surface formed to a shape to fit the component. The outer layer has a material having low thermal conductivity, resistance to high temperatures, and is elastic/semi-rigid. The insulating material is positioned between the inner layer and the outer layer and has low thermal conductivity, low heat storage, and resistance to high temperatures. The flap is a material having low thermal conductivity and resistance to high temperatures, and is secured to the outer layer at a first location and releasably secured outer layer at a second location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Patrick J. LaCanfora, Lior Inberg
  • Publication number: 20180058623
    Abstract: A fixing support is adapted to detachably fix a case onto a target object. The fixing support includes a fixing base, a rotary base, a rotary member and an engaging member. The rotary base is adapted to be assembled to the target object. The rotary member is rotatably disposed in the fixing base, and is fixed to the rotary base so as to rotate with the rotatory base on a rotational axis with respect to the fixing base. The engaging member is movably disposed inside the fixing base to be moved to a releasing position and an engaging position with respect to the fixing base according to the rotation of the rotary member. The engaging member has an engaging portion, and the engaging member is adapted to pass through the engaging hole. When the engaging member is moved to the engaging position from the releasing position with respect to the fixing base, the engaging portion engages a shoulder part of the engaging hole. In addition, a fixing module includes the aforesaid case and the aforesaid fixing support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Applicant: HTC Corporation
    Inventors: Hung-Chuan Wen, Jui-Hsiang Lin, Jen-Yang Chang, Chang-Hua Wei
  • Publication number: 20180058624
    Abstract: A display support system is provide and includes a node connector and a support connector secured to the node connector. The node connector includes a plurality of intersecting planar surfaces that form the outer surface thereof. The support connector is releasably securable to the node connector along one of the plurality of intersecting planar surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Applicant: Atomic Design Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas McPhillips
  • Publication number: 20180058625
    Abstract: A support connector is provided and includes a support body and a latch. The support body includes a latch receiving passageway extending from a first end thereof and into interior of the support body. The latch extends into the latch receiving passageway and is secured to the support body. The latch includes a latch body, a lever, a latch pin and an expanding element. The latch body includes a body base and a lever receiving space extending through a center thereof. The lever is secured in the lever receiving space and is rotatably connected to the latch body. The latch pin extends through the body base and is connected to the lever, while the expanding element is positioned between an end of the latch pin and the body base. The expanding element receives the latch pin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Applicant: Atomic Design Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas McPhillips
  • Publication number: 20180058626
    Abstract: The present disclosure includes a motor bracket including a first body portion, a second body portion, and/or a third body portion that may be configured to receive a drive shaft. The second body portion may be connected to the first body portion via a plurality of connecting members. At least a portion of the third body portion may be disposed inside the second body portion. The first body portion may include a plurality of wings extending in an outward direction from the first body portion. At least one of the plurality of wings may include an accessory aperture. Each wing may include a plurality of endcap apertures. The first body portion may include a substantially L-shaped flange. The flange may include a hooked portion. The first body portion, the second body portion, and/or the third body portion may each have different radii.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: David J. Abdella, John R. Sims, Kirk P. Koenig
  • Publication number: 20180058627
    Abstract: An articulated mechanism and associated systems and methods therefore are disclosed. An example articulating mechanism within the scope of the disclosure includes a stud, a keyed washer having a plurality of threaded apertures, and a nut. The nut threadingly engages the stud. The nut includes a plurality of apertures segregated into a plurality of groups. A size of the apertures formed in the nut are larger than a size of the apertures formed in the keyed washer, resulting in an angular variation over which an aperture of the nut remains aligned with an aperture of the keyed washer. The apertures of the respective nut and washer are arranged such that at least one aperture of the nut aligns with an aperture of the keyed washer continuously throughout rotation of the nut relative to the keyed washer. The aligned apertures receive a fastener to secure the nut to the keyed washer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Geoffrey C. Jawidzik, William Monteleone
  • Publication number: 20180058628
    Abstract: A gain plate is made of reinforced plastic for attaching to a pole and a cross arm and includes a pole channel and a cross arm channel. The pole channel has a front plate, two side plates, and two end plates that that form a rear-facing cavity. There are a plurality of cross members disposed in the rear-facing cavity and at least some of the plurality of cross members having radiused surface. The cross arm channel is disposed perpendicularly to the pole channel, the cross arm channel configured to received therein a cross arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventor: William F. Britt, JR.
  • Publication number: 20180058629
    Abstract: A speaker mount, assembly, and method of disengagement including a flange that circumscribes a perimeter of the mount. The speaker mount includes a support member coupled to the flange. The speaker mount includes a tab moveably coupled to the support member. The speaker mount includes a tab bias member functionally coupled to the tab. The speaker mount includes a path guide functionally coupled to the tab and to the support member. The path guide includes a vertical pathing and a rotational pathing that is substantially orthogonal to the vertical pathing. The speaker mount includes a blocking member functionally coupled to the tab such that in a blocking mode the blocking member obstructs free movement of the tab along the path guide and in a free mode does not obstruct.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Applicant: Swarm Holdings LLC
    Inventor: Jonathan Neil Hart
  • Publication number: 20180058630
    Abstract: An oil nozzle assembly includes a nozzle body and a nozzle insert. The nozzle body includes a main portion, a tip portion, a collar, and a lip. The tip portion is connected to the main portion. The collar is positioned at an interface between the main portion and the tip portion. The lip extends radially outward from the tip portion and includes an outer diameter. The nozzle insert includes a sleeve, an endwall connected to the sleeve, an orifice, and a retention element. The orifice is disposed in the endwall and is fluidly connected to the tip portion of the nozzle body. The retention element extends radially inward from the sleeve. A portion of the retention element includes an inner diameter that is less than the outer diameter of the lip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Adam G. Smedresman, Yuk-Kwan Brian Yuen
  • Publication number: 20180058631
    Abstract: A split pressure vessel for processing of two flows encountered with energy exchange devices, consisting of two opposite facing end caps 1,2 having each a side port for low pressure 3,5 and one axial port 4,6 preferably in the same plane as the side ports. Each end cap has internal structurally integrated manifolds for high pressure 17,22 and low pressure manifold 19,24 connecting to axial ports of the internal energy exchange device. The high pressure side of one end cap may be structurally integrated with a circulation pump or booster 26 having a submersible or external motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventor: Leif J. HAUGE
  • Publication number: 20180058632
    Abstract: A liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) filling system of a bi-fuel vehicle is provided. The LPG filling system may be configured for reducing the temperature and pressure in an LPG bombe for storing LPG in the case in which the external temperature is very high, e.g. in the hot season, whereby it is possible to easily refill the LPG bombe with LPG. The LPG filling system is configured to cool the inside of an LPG bombe and to reduce the vapor pressure of LPG by supplying some gasoline from a gasoline tank into the LPG bombe using the fact that the temperature of gasoline in the gasoline tank is lower than the temperature of LPG in the LPG bombe, whereby it is possible to easily refill the LPG bombe with LPG even in the case in which the external temperature is very high, e.g. in the hot season.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Applicant: Hyundai Motor Company
    Inventors: Chang Han KIM, Keun Soo Kim, Jong Ki Kim, Jin Su Jeong
  • Publication number: 20180058633
    Abstract: A method of transporting natural gas by liquefaction of natural gas at ambient temperature, achieved by mixing the natural gas at high pressure with a hydrocarbon that is a stable liquid at ambient temperature and ambient pressure. The hydrocarbon liquid may be crude oil or a distillate of crude oil. The method includes: liquefaction: mixing the natural gas with the hydrocarbon liquid at an ambient temperature and a high pressure to generate a liquid mixture, which contains the natural gas dissolved in the hydrocarbon liquid; shipping: transporting the liquid mixture using a marine tanker, during which the liquid mixture is maintained at ambient temperature and the high pressure; and regasification: at the destination, releasing a gas from the liquid mixture by lowering the pressure of the liquid mixture. The hydrocarbon liquid may be used multiple times.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: JOSEPH J. VOELKER, Curtis Hays Whitson
  • Publication number: 20180058634
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to improved processes for the preparation of metal hydrides. The present disclosure also relates to metal hydrides, e.g., metal hydrides prepared by the processes described herein, that exhibit enhanced hydrogen storage capacity when used as hydrogen storage systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventor: David ANTONELLI
  • Publication number: 20180058635
    Abstract: A vehicle emissions system is provided that includes a tail pipe configured to emit a first emission, a heat shield positioned proximate the tail pipe having a shield substrate. A semiconductor layer is positioned on the shield substrate and configured to convert the first emission into a second emission. An overmold is positioned over the semiconductor layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Stuart C. Salter, Paul Kenneth Dellock, Talat Karmo
  • Publication number: 20180058636
    Abstract: A screw-free modular design lighting fixture with interchangeable parts includes a lens cover, a round cover, a PCB, and the heat sink that make up the module, as well as a driver, a fastener on the driver, a frame, and a push release mechanism to secure the driver onto the module, then the module onto the frame to form the fixture. The lighting fixture uses push-release, clip on, twist on, click in, slide in, hinge-on, and other screw-free mechanisms to assemble, interchange, and maintain the module, frame, and drivers, in order to change the applications, light distributions, wattages, voltage, and other needs of the fixture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Applicant: XIAMEN HOLLY LITE CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yiwei WANG, Hongyan WANG, Shifu CHEN
  • Publication number: 20180058637
    Abstract: An LED light tube assembly comprising an LED light tube with an LED array board in a tubular housing, and an end cap with a driver board removably secured to the end of the LED light tube. The driver board extends from a cap midpoint at a first level corresponding to an underside of the LED board in the tube, and the cap includes a connector tongue spaced from and parallel to the driver board at a second level corresponding to a portion of the sidewall of the tubular housing. The driver board further includes spring terminals that frictionally engage an upper surface of the LED board as the cap is assembled to the light tube, while remaining assembly and connection forces are borne by the cap and the tubular housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventor: Joseph A. Thiel
  • Publication number: 20180058638
    Abstract: An LED lamp includes a lamp base; an LED light source module mounted on the lamp base; a transparent lampshade including two resisting sheets extending inwardly from an inner sidewall thereof, the two resisting sheets resisting the LED light source module to position the LED light source module; and two magnets mounted on opposite ends of a bottom surface of the lamp base, respectively; wherein each magnet includes a magnetic head and a connector, the connector includes a shaft and a flange extending outwardly from a periphery of an end of the shaft, the magnetic head has an annular shape and defines an engaging hole, the shaft of the connector extends through the lamp base and the engaging hole, and is connected to the magnetic head, the flange resists a top surface of the lamp base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Jinsheng DENG, Xiaoyun ZENG, Shilin TANG
  • Publication number: 20180058639
    Abstract: Lighting module for a motor vehicle including an optical means that is fixedly mounted in the lighting module, the optical means having a base with a first housing. A carrier of the optical means, which is translationally movable with respect to the optical means, has a base with a second housing. The carrier of the optical means is able to take a locked position in which at least one light source is held partially in the first housing and partially in the second housing, an unlocked position in which the at least one light source may be removed from the lighting module, and at least one removable light source being removable having light-emitting means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Applicant: VALEO VISION
    Inventor: Eric BLUSSEAU
  • Publication number: 20180058640
    Abstract: A method and device for emitting electromagnetic radiation at high power using nonpolar or semipolar gallium containing substrates such as GaN, AlN, InN, InGaN, AlGaN, and AlInGaN, is provided. In various embodiments, the laser device includes plural laser emitters emitting green or blue laser light, integrated a substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Eric Goutain, James W. Raring, Paul Rudy, Hua Huang
  • Publication number: 20180058641
    Abstract: A light-emitting device is provided. The light-emitting device includes a substrate and a base on or defined by the substrate. A light-emitting element is above the base. An adhesive fixes the light-emitting element above the base. A sealant seals the light-emitting element and includes a phosphor that emits fluorescent light when stimulated by light from the light-emitting element. In a plan view of the base and the light-emitting element, a span of at least part of the base is less than or equal to a corresponding span of the light-emitting element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Applicant: PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Kosuke TAKEHARA
  • Publication number: 20180058642
    Abstract: A light emitting device includes a semiconductor laser element configured to emit a first light, a wavelength converting member configured to emit a second light upon being irradiated by the first light, and a support member defining a through-hole allowing an optical path of the first light to pass through. The through-hole is defined by, in order from a light incident side to a light emitting side with respect to the first light, a lower portion with opening width decreasing from the light incident side to the light emitting side, and an upper portion where the wavelength converting member is fixed. The semiconductor laser element is disposed at a location allowing the first light to enter the lower portion of the through-hole while also allowing a part of the first light to be reflected at a wall defining the lower portion of the through-hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Hironobu SHIBATA, Soichiro MIURA, Takashi NAMIE
  • Publication number: 20180058643
    Abstract: A luminaire including a wavelength converter and a method of manufacturing the luminaire are provided. The wavelength converter radiates, based on a laser light beam, a light beam having a wavelength different from the laser light beam The method of measuring the luminaire includes measuring wavelengths of laser light beams oscillated by a plurality of laser elements to identify main wavelengths of the plurality of laser elements, storing association information between main wavelength information items indicating the main wavelengths identified and element information items identifying the plurality of laser elements corresponding to the main wavelengths identified, selecting a combination of laser elements having a composite wavelength falling within a predetermined range, from the plurality of laser elements, based on the association information, and arranging optical paths to irradiate a same area of the wavelength converter with the laser light beams of the combination of laser elements selected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Applicant: PANASONIC INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hiroshi KITANO, Hideharu KAWACHI, Shintaro HAYASHI
  • Publication number: 20180058644
    Abstract: A light emitting device includes a substrate, a plurality of LEDs arranged in rows and columns above the substrate, and a wavelength converting member above the plurality of LEDs. The wavelength converting member includes a plurality of fluorescent portions arranged in rows and columns and a lattice-shaped light shielding portion between the plurality of fluorescent portions. One or more row-direction spacing regions are located directly below a corresponding one of the rows of the fluorescent portions, and one or more column-direction spacing regions are located directly below a corresponding one of the columns of the fluorescent portions. One or more row-direction light-shielding regions of the light-shielding portion are respectively located directly above a corresponding one of the rows of the LEDs, and one or more column-direction light-shielding regions of the light-shielding portion are respectively located directly above a corresponding one of the columns of the LEDs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Applicant: NICHIA CORPORATION
    Inventor: Masahiko SANO
  • Publication number: 20180058645
    Abstract: A light emitting device includes: a base; a laser element disposed on an upper face of the base and adapted to laterally emit a laser beam; a phosphor member disposed on the upper face of the base; a first optical member disposed on the upper face of the base, the first optical member comprising an entry-side lateral face through which the laser beam enters during use and an exit-side lateral face through which the laser beam exits during use, and the first optical member being configured to change a traveling direction of the laser beam such that the laser beam transmitted through the first optical member irradiates an upper face of the phosphor member; and a cap comprising: a light shielding member, and a light transmissive member located over the through hole, the laser element, the phosphor member, and the first optical member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Applicant: NICHIA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Seiji KIYOTA, Eiichiro OKAHISA
  • Publication number: 20180058646
    Abstract: A photovoltaic system includes a trailer, a solar panel, a battery, a lamppost, a turret, a shackle, a horizontal position-adjusting unit and an orientation-retaining unit. The trailer includes a cage supported on a chassis. The solar panel is supported on the cage. The battery is supported on the chassis and electrically connected to the solar panel. The lamppost includes a lamp supported thereon and electrically connected to the battery. The turret rotationally connects the lamppost to the chassis. The shackle is provided around the lamppost. The horizontal position-adjusting unit movably connects the shackle to the cage. The orientation-retaining unit retains the lamppost in a desired orientation relative to the shackle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2016
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventor: Bing-Yuan Lai
  • Publication number: 20180058647
    Abstract: A removable desk lamp includes a base, a lamp post, and a lamp holder. A bottom end of the lamp post is engaged with the base, and a top end of the lamp post has a plurality of first terminals. The lamp holder includes a housing, a lighting unit arranged in the housing, a rechargeable battery arranged in the housing. An end of the housing is engaged with the top end of the lamp post in a pluggable state or in an unpluggable state and including a plurality of second terminals. When the end of the housing is engaged with the top end of the lamp post, the first terminals abuts against and electrically connects with the second terminals, the lighting unit and the rechargeable battery are supplied power via the first terminals; when the end of the housing is disengaged from the top end of the lamp post, the first terminals are disconnected from the second terminals, the rechargeable battery supplies power to the lighting unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: WEI HE, Lingbin LI
  • Publication number: 20180058648
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a field of LED candles, especially to a LED candle with external lighting being carried on a surface of the LED candle. The LED candle comprises a LED candle body, the LED candle body has a candle shell, a light source situated inside of the candle shell, a power supply electrically connected to the light source, and an illuminant carried on a surface of the candle shell, the illuminant is electrically connected to the power source. The present invention increases the number of the illuminants on the surface of the candle shell to ensure entire of the surface of LED candle exposed under the lighting, and the illuminants may be set in multiple patterns and colors, producing good decoration effect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventor: JIAN FANG