Patents Issued in August 2, 2018
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Publication number: 20180216260Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided for recombinant protein fiber yarns engineered to have desirable properties along with textiles made using such yarns. Recombinant protein fibers (RPFs) whose properties can be influenced by their composition, structure and processing to obtain improved combinations of mechanical properties, chemical properties, and antimicrobial properties for a given application are presented, along with methods of producing those fibers. The present disclosure also presents filament yarns, spun yarns, and blended yarns formed using these fibers that can be used to manufacture textiles suitable for different applications. Additionally, the combinations of RPFs with certain properties, and yarns and textiles produced from those yarns with certain structures yield yarns and textiles with certain properties designed for various applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2016Publication date: August 2, 2018Inventors: David BRESLAUER, Jamie McAusland BAINBRIDGE, Lindsay WRAY, Joshua KITTLESON
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Publication number: 20180216261Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a bulky yarn made of synthetic fibers, which is suppressed in tanglement between filaments while having a loop shape in the surface layer thereof, and has a soft texture and is light and excellent in heat retention properties while being good in handleability in high-order processing. The present invention provides a bulky yarn made of synthetic fibers, including: a sheath yarn (1) having a three-dimensional crimped structure; and a core yarn (2) twisted with the sheath yarn (1) to fix the sheath yarn (1), wherein the sheath yarn (1) is not substantially broken and continuously forms loops.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2016Publication date: August 2, 2018Applicant: TORAY INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: Masato Masuda, Takashi Shibata, Hirofumi Yamanaka
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Publication number: 20180216262Abstract: The invention relates to a woven fabric of warp and weft threads with a construction in warp thread direction of at least first, second and third warp threads (11, 13, 12) running above one another, wherein: the third warp threads (12) always extend between the first and second warp threads (11, 13), the weft threads (16) are guided through alternating loom sheds (35, 36, 37, 38) between as well as below and above these at least three warp threads (11, 13, 12), and the third warp threads (12) consist of a different material than the first and the second warp threads (11, 13). Similarly the invention relates to a method for producing a multilayered woven fabric of warp and weft threads by means of a weaving machine.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2016Publication date: August 2, 2018Inventor: Andreas RUTZ
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Publication number: 20180216263Abstract: Various examples are provided for non-stop tying-in process for weaving of textiles. In one example, a method for non-stop tying-in of loom warps during operation of a loom includes providing free ends of a replacement warp sheet and a warp sheet tail to the tying-in machine during the operation of the loom, where the warp sheet tail is provided through a warp accumulator; accumulating the warp sheet tail in the warp accumulator during tying-in of the free ends; supplying at least a portion of the warp sheet tail accumulated by the warp accumulator to the loom after being released from a warp beam; removing the tied-in warp sheet tail and replacement warp sheet from the warp accumulator; and supplying the replacement warp sheet to the loom during its operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2018Publication date: August 2, 2018Inventors: Abdel-Fattah M. Seyam, William Oxenham
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Publication number: 20180216264Abstract: A method of making a sheared wool, deep pile fabric that closely resembles natural sheepskin fleece, that includes forming a yarn made from wool fibers and simultaneously knitting the yarn and a scrim together, where the yarn is attached to and extends from the scrim to form a length of wool pile fabric having natural wool fibers on one side and the scrim on an opposing side. The method includes finishing the wool pile fabric as natural sheepskin by polishing the wool fiber side of the pile fabric by guiding the length of pile fabric over plural heated polishing rolls, where at least two of the plural heated polishing rolls rotate in opposite directions, and cutting the wool fibers to a designated length.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2018Publication date: August 2, 2018Inventors: Weng Hup, Phil Gallant, Jean-Luc Diard
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Publication number: 20180216265Abstract: A knitting needle having at least one needle tip and a shank on which the knitting can be at least regionally arranged. A gripping region is arranged on the shank which can be gripped by a user during knitting. The knitting needle narrows along its length from the shank in the direction of the needle tip and is designed in a rounded manner and a droplet-shaped thickening, namely a retrieval droplet, is attached thereto, the latter having a smaller diameter than the shank. The transition between the shank and the narrowed portion and between the narrowed portion and the retrieval droplet is formed without edges and with little frictional resistance. Also included is a method for producing such a knitting needle. In said method, the knitting needle is designed as a circular knitting needle, wherein, during the production the cord is overmoulded with the material of the shank.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2016Publication date: August 2, 2018Inventor: Andreas PAPENFUSS
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Publication number: 20180216266Abstract: A wire netting, in particular a safety net, with a plurality of helices which are braided and at least one of which is manufactured of at least one single wire, a wire bundle, a wire strand, a wire rope and/or another longitudinal element with at least one wire comprising one first leg, one second leg and one bending region, wherein, in a front view perpendicularly to a main extension plane of the helix, the first leg extends with at least one first gradient angle with respect to a longitudinal direction of the helix, wherein, in a transverse view in parallel to the main extension plane of the helix and perpendicularly to the longitudinal direction of the helix, the bending region extends at least section-wise with a second gradient angle with respect to the longitudinal direction of the helix, wherein the second gradient angle differs from the first gradient angle.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2018Publication date: August 2, 2018Inventor: Corinna WENDELER-GOEGGELMANN
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Publication number: 20180216267Abstract: The invention provides batting that includes a nonwoven web having a first surface parallel to a second surface. The nonwoven web is made up of a fiber mixture that includes: 25 to 75 wt % spiral-crimped siliconized synthetic polymeric fibers having a denier of greater than 4 denier and less than 10 denier; and 20 to 75 wt % down treated with a durable water repellant, said down having a fill power of at least 550 in3/oz, and having a down cluster content of at least 85 wt %. Articles comprising the batting and methods of making the batting are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2016Publication date: August 2, 2018Applicant: PRIMALOFT, INC.Inventors: Vanessa MASON, Jon-Alan MINEHARDT
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Publication number: 20180216268Abstract: A fireproof, translucent, flexible coated fabric composite material for use in fire curtains. The composite material meets or exceeds regulatory requirements in terms of fire endurance and allows transmissivity of necessary amounts of light. The process of the present disclosure combines a silica fabric with a special refractory index controlled resin. This unique combination of materials can transform an opaque high temperature fabric into a translucent, and even transparent, composite which as the ability to resist high temperature, flame and smoke penetration that fills a needed gap in technology between visibility and fire resistance in the field of fire and smoke curtains used in civil construction.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2017Publication date: August 2, 2018Inventor: Douglas J. Bailey
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Publication number: 20180216269Abstract: A nonwoven fabric. The nonwoven fabric can include a first surface and a second surface and a visually discernible pattern of three-dimensional features on one of the first or second surface. Each of the three-dimensional features can define a microzone comprising a first region and a second region. The first and second regions can have a difference in values for an intensive property, and wherein in at least one of the microzones, the first region is hydrophobic and the second region is hydrophilic.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2018Publication date: August 2, 2018Inventors: Arman Ashraf, Paul Thomas Weisman, Adrien Grenier, Martin Ian James, Stefano Michele Sinigaglia
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Publication number: 20180216270Abstract: A nonwoven fabric. The nonwoven fabric can include a first surface and a second surface and a visually discernible pattern of three-dimensional features on one of the first or second surface. Each of the three-dimensional features can define a microzone comprising a first region and a second region. The first and second regions can have a difference in values for an intensive property, and wherein in at least one of the microzones the first region exhibits a Contact Angle of greater than 90 degrees, as measured by the Contact Angle Test Method detailed herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2018Publication date: August 2, 2018Inventors: Arman Ashraf, Paul Thomas Weisman, Adrien Grenier, Martin Ian James, Stefano Michele Sinigaglia
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Publication number: 20180216271Abstract: A nonwoven fabric. The nonwoven fabric can include a first surface and a second surface and a visually discernible pattern of three-dimensional features on one of the first or second surface. Each of the three-dimensional features can define a microzone comprising a first region and a second region. The first and second regions can have a difference in values for an intensive property, and wherein in at least one of the microzones, the first region is hydrophobic and the second region is hydrophilic.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2018Publication date: August 2, 2018Inventors: Arman Ashraf, Paul Thomas Weisman, Adrien Grenier, Martin Ian James, Stefano Michele Sinigaglia
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Publication number: 20180216272Abstract: A needle bar 4 is supported by a needle bar supporter in a manner freely movable up and down relative to a frame. A crank 2 is fixed to an upper shaft 1, rotates with the upper shaft 1, and an output end thereof moves circularly. A crank rod 3 is connected to the crank 2 in a freely rotatable manner. A connection rod 8 is connected to an intermediate portion of the crank rod 3 in a freely rotatable manner, and is connected to the needle bar 4 in a freely rotatable manner. A length of the needle bar 4 and a length from a connecting position of the connection rod 8 and the crank rod 3 to a slider 7 differ. When the crank 2 circularly moves, the connecting position of the connection rod 8 and the crank rod 3 draws a trajectory of an ellipse.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2018Publication date: August 2, 2018Inventors: Shuzo MORIMOTO, Jun MAFUNE
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Publication number: 20180216273Abstract: An integrated system for treating a thread and using the treated thread, comprising: a thread treatment machine for treating a thread or portions thereof; a thread applicator configured for using the treated thread such as a stitching machine of 3D printer; at least one mechanism for collecting and trimming thread portions; and a control unit, configured for controlling at least the thread treatment machine, the thread applicator and the collecting and trimming mechanism and for coordinating the treatment of the thread with the operation of the thread applicator, wherein the control unit is further configured for controlling the collecting and trimming mechanism for collecting untreated thread edge portions for allowing using only treated thread portions.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2016Publication date: August 2, 2018Applicant: Twine Solutions Ltd.Inventors: Moshe Alon, Erez Moshe, Alon Navon, Yoram Zilberberg
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Publication number: 20180216274Abstract: A laundry treating appliance includes a drum at least partially defining a treating chamber for receiving a laundry load for treatment according to a cycle of operation, a motor operably coupled with the drum to rotate the drum, a controller coupled to the motor for controlling the motor and for determining at least one input sensed from the motor, and a processor operably coupled with the controller and having a parameter estimator to estimate parameter values of a laundry load based upon the at least one input. The processor is configured to send an excitation signal to the controller that randomly fluctuates an acceleration command to affect acceleration of the motor while the parameter values of the laundry load are estimated. The cycle of operation can then be adjusted based on the estimated parameter values of the laundry load.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2018Publication date: August 2, 2018Inventors: BRIAN P. JANKE, STEPHEN L. KERES
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Publication number: 20180216275Abstract: A washing machine is provided. The washing machine adopts an induction motor to achieve efficient operation as that achieved by using a frequency converter. The washing machine includes: an input shaft configured to supply rotation power to a rotation part that rotates washings; an induction motor, configured to rotate in a forward direction and a backward direction and served as a power source of the rotation part; a transmission-arranged between an output shaft of the induction motor and the input shaft of the rotation part. The transmission is configured to change speed of the induction motor by decreasing a reduction ratio along with startup of the induction motor.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2016Publication date: August 2, 2018Applicants: Qingdao Haier Washing Machine Co., Ltd., AQUA CO., LTD.Inventors: Takashi Onishi, Yoshikazu Bamba, Takaaki Yonezawa, Katsumi Oe
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Publication number: 20180216276Abstract: A steam generating device for a washing machine and a washing machine are disclosed. The steam generating device includes a heating pipe connected to a heating control unit. A steam heating chamber is further arranged above the heating pipe. A cover plate component for facilitating escaping of steam and supplementation of cold water is arranged above the steam heating chamber. In the steam generating device, the steam heating chamber is arranged around the hot water pipe arranged on the bottom portion of a rear outer drum and the cover plate component is provided for engagement, such that continuous steam is generated in a washing process.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2016Publication date: August 2, 2018Inventors: Sheng Xu, Yanfen LV, Zhiqiang ZHAO
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Publication number: 20180216277Abstract: A method of dispensing treating chemistry from a loading cup of a laundry treating appliance including sensing a material property of a treating chemistry in the loading cup, determining if the treating chemistry is proper/improper for the loading cup, and supplying the treating chemistry to a bulk reservoir when the treating chemistry is determined improper.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2018Publication date: August 2, 2018Inventor: VENKATAPRABHATH KAKARAPARTHI
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Publication number: 20180216278Abstract: The present invention provides an attachable cup holder for a laundry detergent container. The attachable cup holder includes a first receiving portion affixed perpendicularly in relation to a second receiving portion via a pair of connection rods. The first receiving portion includes an open loop having a first end and a second end, wherein the open loop removable secures to a spout of a laundry detergent container. The second receiving portion includes a pair of opposing arcuate rod members that receive a cup. The pair of connection rods are affixed to the ends of the open loop and extend downwardly therefrom, wherein a bottom end of each connection rod is affixed to a distal end of an arcuate rod member of the second receiving portion. The opposing arcuate members are disconnected such that they can move away from one another to receive cups having varying diameters.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2018Publication date: August 2, 2018Inventor: Gilbert Cordova
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Publication number: 20180216279Abstract: A cabinet includes a front panel having an opening at a front side, a door seated on the front panel, the door having a diameter greater than that of the opening to open/close the opening, a control panel located at a top part of the front panel, the control panel defining a seating recess configured to seat a top part of the door and a draw hole at a lateral side of the seating recess, a detergent box drawably located in the draw hole and configured to receive detergent, a handle panel coupled to a front side of the detergent box, the handle panel including one side configured as an avoidant surface corresponding to a shape of an outer circumference of the seating recess, and a preventing part configured to prevent the avoidant surface from being spaced apart from the front side of the detergent box.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2018Publication date: August 2, 2018Inventors: Jongsung LEE, Jinbong PARK, Yeongkyeong CHOI
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Publication number: 20180216280Abstract: A method of operating a laundry treating appliance is provided. The laundry treating appliance comprises a chassis having a front panel with an opening, a tub at least partially defining a treating chamber and having an opening at least partially aligned with the front panel opening, a bellows connecting the front panel and the tub at their respective openings, and a liquid supply system supplying liquid to the treating chamber. The method comprises supplying liquid to a treating chemistry dispenser to provide a mixture of liquid and treating chemistry to the treating chamber for a treating cycle of operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2018Publication date: August 2, 2018Inventor: GEORGE W. MALHEIROS
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Publication number: 20180216281Abstract: A washing machine appliance includes a cabinet, the cabinet including a top panel which defines an opening, and a tub positioned within the cabinet. The washing machine appliance further includes a wash basket rotatably mounted within the tub, the wash basket defining a wash chamber for receiving articles for washing. The washing machine appliance further includes a door rotatably mounted to the top panel to permit selective access to the opening, the door rotatable between an open position and a closed position. The washing machine appliance further includes a pretreat board rotatably connected to one of the door or the top panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2017Publication date: August 2, 2018Inventors: James Quentin Pollett, Alexander B. Leibman
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Publication number: 20180216282Abstract: Disclosed is a laundry treating apparatus. The present invention includes a cabinet having an opening, a laundry receiving part provided within the cabinet to receive the laundry therein, the laundry receiving part having an input entrance communicating with the opening, a door opening/closing the opening, and a hinge part joining the door to the cabinet rotatably, the hinge part including a base joined to the cabinet, a projection portion projected from the base to be connected to the door, a hinge holder joined to the door to support one side of the projection portion rotatably, and a hinge cover joined to the hinge holder to support the other side of the projection portion rotatably, wherein the hinge holder further includes a reinforce recess having one side formed concave. And, the hinge holder is characterized in being formed in uniform thickness.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2018Publication date: August 2, 2018Inventors: Jongsung LEE, Taewoo KIM
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Publication number: 20180216283Abstract: Methods, compositions, single phase aqueous solutions, process mixtures, and kits are provided relating to decolorizing post-consumer fibers, e.g., from carpet pile, using a single-phase aqueous solution. For example, a method of decolorizing post-consumer fibers may include providing the single phase aqueous solution. The single phase aqueous solution may include water, a stable peroxygen composition, and a surfactant composition. The method may include providing the post-consumer fibers comprising a colorant. The method may include contacting the single phase aqueous solution and the post-consumer fibers to form a process mixture under conditions effective to provide a decolorized portion of the post-consumer fibers.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2018Publication date: August 2, 2018Inventors: Sreevalli Bokka, Ronald L. Whaley, Stephen Craig Tackett
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Publication number: 20180216284Abstract: Composite materials are provided that include a host material, nanoscale high conductive particles, and microscale high conductive particles. The nanoscale high conductive particles and the microscale high conductive particles may increase the through thickness thermal conductivity of the composite material by at least 4.0 W/(m·K), as compared to the same composite material without the nanoscale high conductive particles and microscale high conductive particles. Methods for making the composite materials herein also are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2018Publication date: August 2, 2018Inventors: Shaokai Wang, Zhiyong (Richard) Liang
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Publication number: 20180216285Abstract: Active agent-containing articles, for example fibrous structures, that exhibit consumer acceptable article in-use properties, such as article peel strength, flexibility, and/or dissolvability, and methods for making same are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2018Publication date: August 2, 2018Inventors: Michael Sean Pratt, Stephen Robert Glassmeyer, Gregory Charles Gordon, Mark Robert Sivik, Paul Thomas Weisman
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Publication number: 20180216286Abstract: Active agent-containing articles, for example fibrous structures, that exhibit consumer acceptable article in-use properties, such as article peel strength, flexibility, article dimensions, and/or dissolvability, and methods for making same are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2018Publication date: August 2, 2018Inventors: Stephen Robert Glassmeyer, Michael Sean Pratt, Gregory Charles Gordon, Mark Robert Sivik, Paul Thomas Weisman
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Publication number: 20180216287Abstract: Active agent-containing articles, for example fibrous structures, that exhibit consumer acceptable article in-use properties, such as flexibility, article dimensions, and/or dissolvability, and product-shipping assemblies for containing the same are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2018Publication date: August 2, 2018Inventors: Paul Thomas Weisman, Frank William Denome, Stephen Robert Glassmeyer, Michael Sean Pratt, Gregory Charles Gordon, Mark Robert Sivik
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Publication number: 20180216288Abstract: Active agent-containing articles, for example fibrous structures, that exhibit consumer acceptable article in-use properties, such as edge seal strength, edge seal breadth, flexibility, article dimensions, and/or dissolvability are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2018Publication date: August 2, 2018Inventors: Paul Thomas Weisman, Frank William Denome, Stephen Robert Glassmeyer, Jose Manuel Mongtenegro-Alvarado, Gregory Charles Gordon, Mark Robert Sivik
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Publication number: 20180216289Abstract: An inkjet printing liquid contains thermally reactive composite resin particles in an aqueous medium, wherein the thermally reactive composite resin particles contain: a) at least one thermal cross-linker; and b) at least one polymeric resin containing functional groups suitable for reacting with the thermal cross-linker.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2016Publication date: August 2, 2018Inventors: Lionel PETTON, Johan LOCCUFIER, Ellen BERTELS
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Publication number: 20180216290Abstract: A method based on a hot press technique is used to apply a permanent pattern onto a plush synthetic fabric having a pile. The method generally involves mounting one or more top plates and one or more bottom plates onto a hot press machine, where at least one of the top or bottom plates has a raised relief pattern on its surface. The temperature of the plates is set to at least 180° C. and the top and bottom plates are then pressed together against opposite sides of a plush synthetic fabric having a pile on at least one side, the raised relief pattern engaging the side of the fabric having the pile such that the pattern of the relief is imprinted into the pile.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2018Publication date: August 2, 2018Inventor: Chen Feng
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Publication number: 20180216291Abstract: The invention relates to a rope made of a textile fibre material for applications in which a diagonal pull may occur, characterized in that the rope is a core/sheath rope the core (1) of which and the sheath of which are composed essentially of a textile fibre material the core (1) of which is stranded and which exhibits a force-fitting winding with a tensile element (2, 2?, 2?) between the core (1) and the sheath.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2016Publication date: August 2, 2018Inventors: Peter Baldinger, Björn Ernst, Gunter Kaiser, Rudolf Kirth, Erich Rührnössl, Robert Traxl
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Publication number: 20180216292Abstract: In a process for producing bleached mechanical woodpulp, said process comprising the steps of a) delaminating comparatively large particles of wood, which have optionally been pretreated with chemicals and/or water, into modified particles of wood, b) grinding the modified particles of wood from a) in one or more refiners, c) optionally treating the stalk obtained in step b) with oxidative or reductive bleaching agents, a composition Z is present during step a) and/or step b), said composition Z comprising one or more of the following components (Z1) to (Z3): a salt of dithionous acid H2S2O4 (Z1), a dithionous acid or dithionous acid derivative generator compound (Z2), a salt of sulfurous acid (sulfite) plus sodium tetraborohydride (Z3) and also optionally additives (Z4).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 13, 2015Publication date: August 2, 2018Inventors: Stefan ERREN, Dieter SCHÖNHABER, Martin SCHACHTL, Pavel V. OSIPOV
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Publication number: 20180216293Abstract: A seamless unitary deflection member. The seamless unitary deflection member can have a backside defining an X-Y plane and a thickness in a Z-direction. The seamless unitary deflection member can also have a reinforcing member and a plurality of protuberances positioned on the reinforcing member. Each protuberance can have a three-dimensional shape such that any cross-sectional area of the protuberance parallel to the X-Y plane can have an equal or lesser area than any cross-sectional area of the protuberance being a greater distance from the X-Y plane in the Z-direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2018Publication date: August 2, 2018Inventors: John Allen Manifold, John Leslie Brent, JR., James Michael Singer
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Publication number: 20180216294Abstract: A method of producing paper and board by using at least one water-soluble amphoteric polymer is provided. The water-soluble amphoteric polymer is obtained by copolymerizing a monomer mixture containing a) at least one N-vinylcarboxamide, b) at least one monoethylenically unsaturated monomer having at least one free acid group or at least one acid group in salt form, c) optionally at least one monoethylenically unsaturated monomer other than components (a) and (b), and d) optionally at least one compound having two or more ethylenically unsaturated double bonds, and then partly or wholly hydrolyzing the —CO—R1 groups of the polymer. The cationic monomer units and the anionic monomer units differ in their respective molar fractions, each based on the total number of moles of all monomer units, by not more than 10 mol % in absolute terms.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2016Publication date: August 2, 2018Applicant: BASF SEInventors: Anton ESSER, Hans-Joachim HAEHNLE
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Publication number: 20180216295Abstract: Fibrous structures that exhibit a Geometric Mean Elongation of greater than 14.85% as measured according to the Elongation Test Method are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2018Publication date: August 2, 2018Inventors: John Allen Manifold, Charles Chidozie Ekenga, Douglas Jay Barkey, Kathleen Diane Sands, Thorsten Knobloch, Robert Lenord Powers, Christopher Gerald Donner
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Publication number: 20180216296Abstract: Fibrous structures that exhibit a Geometric Mean Elongation of greater than 14.95% as measured according to the Elongation Test Method are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2018Publication date: August 2, 2018Inventors: John Allen Manifold, Charles Chidozie Ekenga, Douglas Jay Barkey, Kathleen Diane Sands, Thorsten Knobloch, Robert Lenord Powers, Christopher Gerald Donner
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Publication number: 20180216297Abstract: Fibrous structures that exhibit a Geometric Mean Elongation of greater than 14.95% as measured according to the Elongation Test Method are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2018Publication date: August 2, 2018Inventors: John Allen Manifold, Charles Chidozie Ekenga, Douglas Jay Barkey, Kathleen Diane Sands, Thorsten Knobloch, Robert Lenord Powers, Christopher Gerald Donner
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Publication number: 20180216298Abstract: The present application provides a method of manufacturing a patterned tissue product comprising a textured background surface, and a design element wherein the design element is formed by removing a portion of the textured background.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2017Publication date: August 2, 2018Inventors: Kevin Joseph Vogt, Peter John Allen, Jeffrey Dean Holz, Tara Marie Logut, Robert Eugene Krautkramer, Samuel August Nelson
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Publication number: 20180216299Abstract: A railroad renewal method includes, in particular: the removal of the old rail, the installation of the new rail and the primary adjustment of the temperature of the new rail to a set value at a point located upstream of and close to the attachment area on a crosstie. The thermodynamic behavior of the intermediate section of the new rail located between the primary temperature adjustment point and the attachment area is controlled by way of a device, provided with a control and management system, such that the temperature of the new rail is uniform, in the cross-section thereof, at a set value on the attachment point.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2016Publication date: August 2, 2018Inventor: JOERG GANZ
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Publication number: 20180216300Abstract: A soil compactor includes at least one compactor roller supported on a machine chassis to be rotatable about a roller axis of rotation. The at least one compactor roller is supported in its two axial end areas respectively via a suspension assembly on the machine chassis to be movable with respect to the same. The suspension assembly includes at least one helical spring which couples the compactor roller movably to the machine chassis.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2018Publication date: August 2, 2018Inventors: Markus Golbs, Georg Troeger
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Publication number: 20180216301Abstract: A walk-behind apparatus and method for cutting non-linear trenches in concrete includes a frame supported by fixed direction wheels at a front end on a fixed axis of rotation, and multi-directional wheels at a rear end to rotate on movable axes of rotation, to permit the frame to rotate about a vertical axis passing through the frame. A handle is engageable by a user walking behind the frame for pushing the apparatus forward and/or for steering. A cutting wheel has a diameter of 5-20 inches and a cutting portion having a width of 0.5-1.5 inches. The cutting rotates on an axis parallel to the fixed axis and which extends notionally through the fixed direction wheels. The cutting wheel is disposed within a protective shroud viewable by the user to permit the user to visually align and guide the cutting wheel along a non-linear path on the ground while steering.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2018Publication date: August 2, 2018Inventor: Alexander Lorenz
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Publication number: 20180216302Abstract: The invention relates to an edge guard for a road milling machine and to a runner segment for such an edge guard. According to the present invention, the runner segment comprises an insertion projection that can be inserted into an insertion receptacle of the edge guard.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2017Publication date: August 2, 2018Inventors: Herbert Ley, Philip Verhaelen, Cyrus Barimani
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Publication number: 20180216303Abstract: A guardrail crash absorbing assembly including overlapping elongated upstream and downstream rail panels. An impact head for sliding said upstream rail panel relative to said downstream panel when impacted by a vehicle, and a cutting tooth for cutting and splitting the downstream rail panel upon vehicle impact on the impact head.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2017Publication date: August 2, 2018Applicant: LINDSAY TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: GERRIT A. DYKE, JEFFREY M. THOMPSON, DANIEL PAUL DECAYANA LOYA, ALVARO E. MORALES FLORES, JASON T. LIM, SCOTT G. KROEKER, MARCO ANGHILERI
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Publication number: 20180216304Abstract: An end point closing wall forming device of an extrusion type underground diaphragm wall comprises a main body (1) and a vibration water spraying device. The vibration water spraying device is fixedly disposed inside the main body (1). The end point closing wall forming device of an extrusion type underground diaphragm wall further comprises a separation device. The separation device is movably sheathed on the outer side of a short edge (11?) of the main body (1). Also provided is a method for operating an end point closing wall forming device of an extrusion type underground diaphragm wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2015Publication date: August 2, 2018Applicant: QINGDAO JINGLI ENGINEERING CO,. LTD.Inventors: Ganlin Ouyang, Shibao Lu, Beibei Ouyang
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Publication number: 20180216305Abstract: Provided is a method for burying a precast pile in which a borehole and a buried precast pile are strongly integrated, the end bearing capacity and the circumferential frictional force of the precast pile are increased, and the extraction resistance strength thereof is improved. Provided is a method for burying a precast pile in which a foaming agent having an expanding effect is added to the cement milk or mortar in advance, whereby the soil cement formed around the base of the precast pile in the borehole is caused to expand.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2015Publication date: August 2, 2018Inventor: Takao NAKANO
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Publication number: 20180216306Abstract: An anchor device includes a spear assembly having a driving tip, four flutes, and four flights for driving and holding the spear assembly into a ground volume, a flange, and an attach point for connecting the submerged spear assembly and flange to an external object. The anchor device is useful for securing an external object to the ground in a manner that requires no additional digging or cement to keep the anchor device in position. In addition, the anchor device is reusable and configured in a plurality of lengths and dimensions for varying applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2017Publication date: August 2, 2018Inventor: Roger Gregg
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Publication number: 20180216307Abstract: Provided is a variable-pitch wall forming device for a press-fit type underground diaphragm wall, comprising a wall shoe (3), vibration chambers (4), a fixed-pitch box (1) and a variable-pitch box (2), wherein the variable-pitch box (2) is installed in the fixed-pitch box (1), the wall shoe (3) is installed on the bottom of the variable-pitch box (2) and the fixed-pitch box (1), and the vibration chambers (4) are provided on a side wall of the fixed-pitch box (1) and a side wall of the variable-pitch box (2). Also provided is a method of variable-pitch wall forming for a press-fit type underground diaphragm wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2015Publication date: August 2, 2018Applicant: QINGDAO JINGLI ENGINEERING CO,. LTD.Inventors: Ganlin Ouyang, Wei SHI
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Publication number: 20180216308Abstract: The present invention is an arch/building support system comprising two (or more) opposing wedges, at least one located at the base of each side of the arch, with the bases of the opposing wedges facing each other, the opposing wedges connected to each other by a semi-rigid flexible rod or rods. In a building structure, the flexible member could be rebar(s) made of one or various materials (metal, plastic, nylon etc.) with various degree of elasticity. The rebars could envelop the structure (around the outside or shell) or reside within it, and may also incorporate some sort of spring mechanism. The rebar(s) are anchored to the upper wedge on each side of the arch, but need not be, and could instead be anchored to the ground.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2017Publication date: August 2, 2018Inventors: Shlomo Piontkowski, Sharone Piontkowski, Pnina Piontkowski, Jakob Gilbert
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Publication number: 20180216309Abstract: A drainage device for use under the floor of a building to facilitate drainage of water along a foundation of the building under the floor. The drainage device can include a corner drainage device that is capable of assuming a number of near 90 degree shapes so that the drainage device can be easily fitted to the corner of the foundation. A bridge drainage device permits more rapid installation of the drainage devices. The bridge device can be used to bridge between two drainage devices so that it is not necessary to cut the drainage devices precisely to fit on a footing of any selected length.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2018Publication date: August 2, 2018Inventor: Kevin McPherson
