Abstract: A barrier system includes a plurality of barriers that can be used to form a barrier wall. Each barrier includes a first panel at least partially bounding a cavity and a first leg assembly supporting the first panel in an elevated position. A plurality of spikes are removably disposed on the first panel. A flexible snare is disposed within the cavity of the first panel, the snare being secured to the plurality of spikes so that when the spikes are removed from the first panel, the snare is drawn away from the first panel by the spikes.

Abstract: A crash barrier system for forming a crash barrier including a plurality of barrier units, each barrier unit including a body having at least one crash wall, the body defining a cavity for receiving ballast; the crash wall including a series of longitudinal grooves on the outside surface thereof, each groove adapted to house a reinforcement bar; a first barrier unit is connectable to an adjacent second barrier unit by locking pins; at least one locking pin able to pass through apertures in the body of the first barrier unit and reinforcement bar(s) housed in the crash wall of the first barrier unit, and through apertures in the adjacent second barrier unit and reinforcement bar(s) housed in the crash wall of the adjacent second barrier unit so as to lock the barrier units together to form the crash barrier.

Abstract: A snow thrower includes a body, a chute rotatable relative to the body about a vertical axis, wherein the chute is configured to discharge snow from the snowthrower, a chute motor for rotating the chute, and a chute position user interface. The chute motor is electrically controlled to rotate the chute in response to a first input duration to the chute position user interface and to rotate the chute in response to a second input duration to the chute position user interface. The chute motor ceases operation after the first input duration and the chute motor continues operation after the second input duration.

Abstract: A snow plow and mount assembly has a mount frame, an A-frame, a lift frame, a plow blade, an actuator, arms, receivers, recesses, hitch pins, a latch mechanism, and a latch lever. The elements are arranged such that the vehicle is driven toward the snow plow so that the arms are received in the receivers, the actuator is energized to pivot the lift frame relative to the A-frame so that the hitch pins are received in the recesses, and the lever is moved to move the latch mechanism to the latched position. The snow plow frame is thereby removably secured to the mount frame.

Abstract: An opening/closing device according to the present invention includes a gate, a fall prevention unit, a support release unit, a first float, a floating prevention unit, a second float, and a floating prevention release unit. The gate receives a flow of fluid, and is able to fall down toward a downstream direction of the flow. The fall prevention unit supports the gate, thereby preventing the gate from falling down. The support release unit releases the support for the gate by the fall prevention unit. The first float is arranged on an upstream side of the gate, is arranged on one of the left side and the right side of the gate viewed from upstream, and is less in the specific gravity than the fluid. The floating prevention unit prevents the first float from floating.

Abstract: An offshore foundation structure includes a jacket portion having a plurality of struts interconnected in a framework-like manner, and a receiving means for a tower shaft of a wind power installation. The platform is arranged at least partially in the interior of the jacket portion. The offshore foundation structure also has a gangway and a lift.

Abstract: A percussion action pneumatic tool for compacting backfill areas including a vibration isolator and a percussion mechanism. The vibration isolator includes an inner shaft and an outer sleeve attached to a pair of springs. The springs dampen vibration or feedback transferred from the percussion mechanism to the outer sleeve and felt by the operator. The percussion mechanism includes a pair of elbows and an air conduit which allows the airflow to move through a second flow path into a second air space when the valve assembly directs the airflow through the second flow path.

Abstract: A support assembly for supporting a building structure, the building structure having a support frame including at least one support beam, the support assembly comprising: a pile adapted to be buried into a ground surface, the pile having a longitudinal axis; a pile head adapted to be secured to a top end of a pile, the pile head including a mounting member engaging the pile and an extendable member movably mounted to the mounting member, the extendable member being movable relative to the mounting member, along the longitudinal axis, the extendable member including: a support platform adapted to receive the support beam of the mobile home's support frame thereon; and at least one holding member adapted to engage the support beam and prevent movement of the support beam relative to the support platform.

Abstract: The invention relates to a foundation element in the ground and to a method for producing the foundation element which is formed of a hardenable mass, wherein, prior to hardening, at least one heat exchanger element is inserted. According to the invention a transition region towards the surrounding ground is provided, in which the foundation element is formed of crushed ground material of the surrounding ground with a hardening suspension.

Abstract: A bushing for a bracket assembly of a linkage assembly of a machine is disclosed. The bracket assembly includes a plate having an opening. The bushing includes a cylindrical portion with an end and a number of holes arranged on and along an axial direction of cylindrical portion, and being longitudinally spaced apart from each other. The cylindrical portion is configured to be inserted and positioned into the opening. The holes facilitate multiple positions of the end relative to the plate.

Abstract: A bracket assembly for coupling an implement to an arm of a machine includes a bracket with a plate and a bushing. The plate includes an opening having an inner wall including a number of engagement structures arranged along an axial direction of the opening. The engagement structures are longitudinally spaced apart from each other. The bushing is adapted to be inserted and positioned into the opening. The bushing includes a cylindrical portion with an outer surface, an end, and a plurality of mating structures arranged on the outer surface, along an axial direction of the cylindrical portion. The mating structures are longitudinally spaced apart from each other. An engagement between the engagement structures and the mating structures facilitate multiple positions of the end relative to the plate.

Abstract: A wheel loader includes a work implement, an obtaining unit, and a control unit. The work implement includes a bucket. The obtaining unit obtains soil property information on a soil property of an excavation object. The control unit controls an operation to excavate the excavation object with the bucket of the work implement based on the soil property information obtained by the obtaining unit.

Abstract: Provided is an automatic swing device for a work machine which is capable of performing sieve operation in the posture where a work device is always at a posture suitable for sieve operation. An automatic swing device includes a posture sensor (15) which detects a posture of a work device. The automatic swing device also includes a controller (37) which outputs signals to operate at least a stick cylinder (12st) and a bucket cylinder (12bk) of the work device. The controller (37) has an automatic swing mode in which the work device is automatically swung while the posture detected by the posture sensor (15) is maintained to be in the range of a predetermined posture.

Abstract: A grapple tip includes an outer volume having a working end with a rounded surface. The grapple tip may further include a mounting end, a right side, a left side, a bottom surface, and a top surface. The top surface features a grooved recess that may help the device pick up, hold on to, and transport heavy items such as lumber or construction implements across significant distances. In addition, the grapple tip may also have a raised projection extending from the mounting end to ensure a secure and correct mounting on a damaged grapple assembly claw. The grapple tip is useful for upgrading or replacing existing tips that may have become damaged or worn.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an attachment assembly configured to be removably coupled between a first jaw and a second jaw of a clamping bucket. The attachment assembly includes a pair of sidewalls spaced from each other in a first direction and at least two structural beams spaced from each other in a second direction. Each of the first sidewall and the second sidewall includes a first connection interface configured to be removably coupled between the front jaw and the rear jaw, a retention arm configured to interconnect to a back surface of the rear jaw, and a second connection interface configured to interface with a working tool. The attachment assembly can also include a reaction arm configured to be arranged adjacent a bottom surface of the front jaw of the clamping bucket.

Abstract: A control system for a work vehicle includes a position determination unit which determines a position of loading on a loaded vehicle based on a state of loading on the loaded vehicle, a display, and a representation control unit which has the display show loading guidance corresponding to the position of loading determined by the position determination unit for a laterally viewed loaded vehicle.

Abstract: The amount of work of a work machine (11) is estimated using fuzzy logic based on the amount of operation of control units (L1) to (L4) which operate a hydraulic swing motor (16m) and cylinders (21c) to (23c). A setting signal, which sets the rotational speed of an engine (19) based on the estimated amount of work, is set using the fuzzy logic. The rotational speed of the engine (19) can be optimized according to the operator's operation intention with the control units (L1) to (L4), and energy loss of a hydraulic system can be suppressed.

Abstract: A vapor recovery and water collection box structure of a heating barrel includes a vapor box, a heating barrel unit, and a faucet. The faucet includes an outer tube and an inner tube. Vapor is guided into the vapor box and out from the inner tube of the faucet, preventing the accumulation of the vapor from generating biogas and preventing the outer tube from generating heat. Through the vapor box to recycle the condensed water, the heating barrel is safe for use and able to prevent leaks.

Abstract: Provided is a water faucet capable of ensuring a required strength even when an exterior of the water faucet is formed with a cross-sectional shape having a longer direction and a shorter direction in a cross-section. The water faucet (1) comprises: an exterior member (4) having a longer direction (L1) in a cross-section and a shorter direction (W1) in the cross-section, and forming an exterior of the water faucet (1); a discharging port (34) for discharging water therefrom; a water-conducting member (8) for providing fluid communication between the discharging port (34) and a water supply source for supplying water to the discharging port (34); and a reinforcement member (10) provided inside the exterior member (4) so as to reinforce the exterior member (4).

Abstract: A sanitary coupling (1) is provided that connects an inflow-side and an outflow-side line section to each other. A sanitary insert element (5) is provided that has an insert housing (4) and is insertable via an end-side insert opening into a housing receptacle (7) of a first line section (2). The housing interior (6) of the insert housing (4) communicates with the ambient air, in that an annular zone (10) is provided between the housing outer circumference of the insert housing (4) and the inner circumference of the housing receptacle (7), and in a partial region of said annular zone (10), at least one air duct (12) which is effective between housing interior (6) and housing outer circumference is provided.

Abstract: Embodiments herein discloses a toilet-unclogging device for removing clog materials. The device comprising an elongated tubular shaft, a metal rod, a plunger member, a knob and a handle. The elongated tubular shaft includes a first end and a second end. The plunger member is secured to the first end of the elongated tubular shaft, and the second end of the elongated tubular shaft is engaged to the handle. The metal rod bent in the shape of a hook extends from a center of the plunger member. The metal rod is moved to a first direction and a second direction using the knob. The knob is internally connected to the metal rod through a center of the plunger member. A spring is co-axially received within the elongated tubular shaft for biasing an upward movement and a downward movement of the knob.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flushing device for a direct-outlet type toilet bowl, including an inner housing wherein cleansing water is separately stored and installed inside a water tank of the direct-outlet type toilet bowl in order to minimize a fixed amount of the cleansing water used for cleansing urine and feces by being commonly installed in the direct-outlet type toilet bowls with various capacities.

Abstract: The present application is directed to a toilet that allows the separation of solid and liquid waste. This toilet, when activated, releases a retractable urinal that pivots inside the toilet bowl, covering the water visible in the bowl, allowing liquid waste to flow through the retractable urinal through a flexible hose which connects directly to the drain, avoiding the siphon and without the need to apply a discharge of water. In case that a water discharge is wanted to use in the retractable urinal, it is possible, and it is a significantly less amount than that used for solid waste, as it is only the discharge of water necessary to wash the walls of the retractable urinal, and not the 4.2 liters needed to activate the toilet siphon.

Abstract: A toilet monitor uses a toilet tank water level sensor producing a toilet tank water level measurement signal. A processor detects rate of change of the measurement signal and conditionally produce a responsive actuation signal in response to the detected rate of change. A transducer connected to receive the actuation signal and transmit information, provide a humanly-perceptible indication, generate a data log and/or control an electronic water supply valve.

Abstract: A toilet system with a toilet base including a toilet bowl and a shroud for covering a plumbing riser located at a rear end of the toilet base that provides ligature-resistance for institutional applications. The shroud has a mating feature that joins with a corresponding feature at a rear portion of the toilet base to prevent formation of a gap between the base and a front of shroud in at least at a top side of the area of contact between the shroud and the back of the toilet base. The mating feature can be provided by forming a rectangular cross-section at the rear of the toilet base and providing a matching aperture through the shroud. A toilet seat, which may be bonded or bolted to the toilet base has an outer edge that is chamfered to prevent ligature formation around a portion of toilet seat.

Abstract: A toilet is disclosed which, in general, includes a toilet bowl and a housing. The toilet bowl includes multiple apertures and a blower, wherein the blower is fluidly connected to one or more of the apertures. The housing is fluidly connected to the blower. The housing includes a gas permeable substrate and a gas chemical sensor. The gas permeable substrate comprises a first side, a second side, intercalated sorbent media, and a rapid desorption heater.

Abstract: The present invention is a flush toilet apparatus (1) having a flush toilet main body (2) and a sanitary washing apparatus (18), with a bent supply pipe (28) extending so as to bend from the connecting base end portion (24) of a toilet seat rear portion to supply wash water to a sanitary washing apparatus, a wash water supply pipe (2) connected to this bent supply pipe, and an affixing member (14) for affixing the toilet seat to the flush toilet main body; whereby affixing holes (12) and a pipe opening (16) are provided on the top surface, and the pipe opening is formed outer side of the affixing holes, while the center point of the pipe opening is positioned on the front side of the affixing holes, and the pipe opening center point is positioned on the inside of the connecting base end portion.

Abstract: A flush toilet comprises a bowl including a shelf formed on the top edge of a bowl-shaped waste receiving surface, and a rim forming an inner wall surface rising from the outside edge of this bowl; and a rim spout portion for spouting flush water to the inside of the bowl. The rim spout portion is disposed on the bowl rim and forms a single rim spout port over the entire perimeter of the rim for spouting flush water, and the rim spout port is disposed on either the left or right of the front side region, and spouts flush water rearward. The region to the side of the rim spout port in the inner wall surface forms a continuous band over the entire bowl perimeter.

Abstract: A flush toilet includes a shelf formed on the top edge of a bowl-shaped waste receiving surface, and a rim forming an inner wall surface rising from the outer edge of the shelf. The bowl includes a front side region and a rear side region, respectively, formed on the front side and the rear side of a center axis extending horizontally in the left-right direction so as to divide the bowl equally in the front-rear direction. The inner wall surface includes an overhang portion protruding toward inside of the bowl obliquely from the bottom end of the overhang portion. The ratio between the overhang amount and the width of the shelf is set smaller than 1.0.

Abstract: A flush toilet includes a body including a body inner wall forming the majority of the bowl surface of a bowl and a connecting portion connecting this outside wall and body inner wall; a rim including a rim inner wall forming a portion of the bowl surface, joined to the top end of the body; and a rim spout portion spouting flush water into the bowl. This rim spout portion respectively forms a rim conduit formed by joining a body and a rim, and a rim spout port; the joining surface between the body inner wall forming the rim conduit and the rim inner wall is set to a lower position from the rear side of the bowl toward the front; and the bottom surface of the rim conduit is set to a lower position from the upstream end toward the downstream end of the rim conduit.

Abstract: A stormwater management system includes a plurality of first cells arranged in a lower level and a plurality of second cells arranged in an upper level, each of the first cells having a body portion with an internal region, the first cells in fluid communication with one another, each of the second cells having a body portion having an inner surface with a substantially cylindrical shape and defining an internal region, each of the second cells stacked on a corresponding one of the first cells, the first cells and the second cells in combination constituting a plurality of stacked pairs, for each stacked pair the internal region of the first cell is in fluid communication with the internal region of the second cell to permit stormwater to flow from the internal region of the first cell to the internal region of the second cell.

Abstract: An improved connection between supporting and supported structural members, particularly between curtain walls and interior support structures, wherein the connector is an angular member having first and second plates joined at an angular junction and the second plate is formed with a plurality of elongated slots and the fastening of the angled connector to the second structural member is strengthened with a reinforcing bracket.

Abstract: Three dimensional structural frames and enclosures and related methods are disclosed herein. In an example embodiment, an enclosure includes a plurality of three dimensional structural frames and opposing wall portions interconnected by the plurality of three dimensional structural frames, where the wall portions include a plurality of uniform wall sections, where the wall sections include a wall panel portion, a top wall portion, and sidewall portions, where the sidewall portions of the plurality of wall sections are joined to form the wall portions, and where the plurality of three dimensional structural frames are attached to the top wall portions of the wall sections.

Abstract: A connector that has a frame and a complementary column affixing pressure plate for coupling to the frame. The frame and the complementary column affixing pressure plate together forming a hollow body. The hollow body having a top end having an opening, a bottom end and side faces. The frame and complementary column affixing pressure plate having complementary apertures for receiving fasteners for affixing a column receivable within the hollow body from the top end. A joist plate coupled to the frame and a joist affixing pressure plate adapted for coupling to the joist plate. The joist plate and the joist affixing pressure plate having complementary apertures for receiving fasteners for affixing a joist. The connector can be used in construction of modular building and units.

Abstract: A hanger for connecting a structural member to a structural support including a base sized and shaped for receiving the structural member thereon. First and second side panels extend upward from the base. First and second back panels each extend from a respective one of the side panels. First and second top flanges each extend from a respective one of the back panels. An opening in one of said first and second side panels and said first and second back panels is configured to receive a fastener to attach the hanger to one of the structural member and the structural support. A slot is adjacent the opening. An area between the opening and the slot defines a yieldable portion selected to deform at a load that is less than the shear load capacity of the fastener when received through the opening for connecting the hanger to one of the structural member and the structural support.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a load transfer plate and load transfer plate pocket that co-act to transfer vertical or substantially vertical loads from one concrete slab to the adjacent slab in an enhanced manner by optimizing the positions of the load transfer plate relative to the adjacent concrete slabs for load transfers between the adjacent concrete slabs.

Abstract: A method of reducing propagation of cracks in concrete includes placing at least one curved panel in an area into which concrete is to be poured such that a bottom surface of the at least one curved panel directly contacts a first surface of the area. The method further includes pouring the concrete onto the first surface of the area such that the concrete directly contacts a concave surface and a convex surface of the at least one curved panel. The concave surface and the convex surface project in a direction that is substantially perpendicular to the bottom surface. The method further includes ceasing to pour the concrete when substantially an entirety of the convex surface and substantially an entirety of the concave surface of the at least one curved panel are in direct contact with the concrete.

Abstract: A building formwork module for use in a modular formwork system, the module comprising a first wall spaced away from a second wall, the first and second walls being connected by at least one web extending between the first and second walls, the first and second walls and said at least one web defining a channel extending over at least a part of a longitudinal length of the module, the channel adapted to accommodate fill material during use, the web further comprising at least two apertures spaced apart across the web in between the first and second walls such that during use one or more transverse reinforcing members can be positioned in between reinforcing members received in the spaced apart apertures thereby limiting movement of the transverse reinforcing member there-between during use.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to support members for ceiling systems, such as those that can be formed into an interconnected grid to be suspended from a ceiling and support ceiling tiles. One aspect of the disclosure is a linearly-extending support member for a ceiling tile.

Abstract: A floor grate fastener/clamping system includes a bracket having a length sized to span the distance between opposite sides of an opening in a floor grate and a J-hook having a pair of non-parallel side members which define hooks adapted to receive the bottom edge of a kick plate. A bolt extends between the bracket and the J-hook, such that rotation of the bolt brings the J-hook and bracket closer to each other, to enable the grate and its associated kick plate to be clamped together by the fastener/clamping system.

Abstract: A roofing shingle having a fire-retardant material added to the shingle in specific locations is provided. In one aspect a roofing system with two or more asphalt-coated substrates and a sealant material provided between the substrates is provided. The sealant material adheres an overlying and underlying shingle together and can contain a fire-retardant material. In a second aspect of the present invention, a multi-layer laminated shingle is provided with an adhesive material between one or more asphalt-coated substrates which adheres the asphalt-coated substrates together and can contain a fire-retardant material.

Abstract: A roofing system having at least one underlayment layer; at least two nail fasteners attached to the at least one underlayment layer and into the roof deck, wherein the head of each of the nail fasteners is above the at underlayment layer and the shaft is driven through the underlayment layer and into the roof deck; at least one bead of adhesive applied above the underlayment layer; and at least one metal roofing panels placed on the at least one bead of adhesive applied above the underlayment layer, wherein the at least one metal roofing panels are above the at least two nail fasteners and the at least two nail fasteners do not penetrate the at least one metal roofing panels.

Abstract: The present subject matter comprises a simple, passive skylight dome with relatively tall partially vertical sides comprising partially transparent material which diffuses the transmitted light, and a mostly opaque sun shade near the top of the relatively tall partially vertical sides. The partially vertical sides are able to better intercept sunlight from low sun elevation angles than conventional horizontal skylights. The mostly opaque sun shade is able to block sunlight from high sun elevation angles to prevent such sunlight from entering the building below the dome. By enhancing the collection of low-sun-elevation-angle light, the subject matter improves the daylight performance of the skylight early and late in the day, and all day in the winter months. By reducing the collection of high-sun-elevation-angle light, the subject matter reduces the solar heat gain near solar noon in the summer months, thereby reducing air conditioning loads and related costs.

Abstract: The invention provides a system for installing a rail and closure assembly on a metal roof. The rail and closure assembly includes a supporting rail and closure structure adapted to be supported by adjacent rib elevations of the roof, and an overlying load adapted to be supported by the rail and closure structure. The rail and closure structure diverts water around the rail and closure assembly. The entire heights of the side rails, including the rail bottoms, are above the closest portions of the panel flats. At least one panel of each of the side rails faces the respective rib along the full length of the respective side rail. The rail and closure assembly also includes a lower closure. Opposing ends of the lower closure extend upwardly and interface with the ribs. The lower closure further comprises a lower flange which interfaces with a respective panel flat.

Abstract: A system for assembling roofing at ground level has an adjustable-length center frame separating a first assembly side from a second assembly side; a first cantilevered gantry on the first assembly side and a second cantilevered gantry on a second side, each cantilevered gantry moveable along the length of the center frame; a plurality of outrigger beams coupled to opposing ends of the center beam, each outrigger beam having a catwalk thereon; a first joist railing and a second joist railing on each assembly side, each joist railing configured to receive an end of an open web joist; and a base frame comprising a plurality of wheels. Once the roofing section has been assembled, hoisting the assembled roofing section to the top of a structure.

Abstract: A vertical raising safety rail with dual support structure for rail arm bearing. The safety rail includes lower linkage arm assemblies that are connected to a base and to a center rail assembly and configured to raise or lower the center rail assembly relative to the base when a rotational force is applied to the drive shaft. The safety rail also includes upper linkage arm assemblies that are connected to the center rail assembly and to a top rail. The upper linkage arm assemblies are connected to corresponding lower linkage assemblies and are configured to move the top rail relative to the center rail assembly. When the top rail is raised, one or more safety curtains are unfurled from a take-up roller inside the top rail to provide a safety curtain in the vertical plane of the safety rail. Each rail arm assembly includes a dual support structure for supporting a bearing axle.

Abstract: A cover shield for the corner edge of a corner post of a structure having an elongated sheet of material folded in half along a first fold line to form a 90 degree angle. Both ends of the sheet are folded along second and third fold lines, to form a first and a second flap. First and second flaps are frictionally connected to the corner edges of the corner post.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of mortarless, brick- and stone-like veneer systems for walls. More particularly, the present invention relates to suspension rails for providing mortarless or mortar-optional installations of brick- and stone-like panels for covering walls. Embodiments of the invention provide a cage-type suspension rail configured to be partially embedded in the panel and a universal hanging bracket that provides pullout resistance for the panels. An exemplary suspension rail comprises: a first four-sided frame with horizontally and vertically disposed sides; a plurality of posts disposed on and perpendicular to the first frame or the cross bars; a second four-sided frame in communication with the plurality of posts; an upper tab in communication with the first frame for connecting the rail to a surface; wherein the upper tab is disposed outside a perimeter of the first frame and a perimeter of a second frame.

Abstract: A prefabricated wall panel has a precast body including at least one decorative design element. In addition, the wall panel includes a mounting element having a first end embedded in the precast body and a second end projecting from the precast body. A groove is formed between the precast body and the second end of the mounting element along a first edge of the precast body. A tongue is formed along a second edge of the precast body opposite the first edge. The tongue and groove cooperate to allow prefabricated wall panels to be more easily installed on a support substrate.

Abstract: Disclosed is a supporting system for tiles to obtain floorings raised with respect to a reference ground. The supporting system includes a grid having at least three sides defining the perimeter of the grid and a supporting surface on which the tile can rest. At least one first seat is formed within the perimeter of the grid and at least one second seat is formed along the perimeter of the grid in correspondence of an arched recess. The supporting system includes at least one sustaining element resting on the ground and including at least one protruding body inserted in the first or second seat.