Patents Issued in October 11, 2018
  • Publication number: 20180291579
    Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) melting device, including an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), a melting apparatus to melt snow or ice in an area around the UAV melting device; and one or more connecting attachments to couple the UAV to the melting apparatus. The UAV melting device comprises a wireless transceiver, the wireless transceiver to receive operational commands from a user to determine direction of operation and area of coverage of the UAV melting device. The melting apparatus further comprises one or more power sources and one or more heating assemblies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2018
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventor: Armen Sevada Gharabegian
  • Publication number: 20180291580
    Abstract: Described are various embodiments for coupling devices for dock installations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2017
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventor: Adrian J. ASSINCK
  • Publication number: 20180291581
    Abstract: A system includes first and second dam modules, a power generation unit, and first and second turbine modules. The first dam module can be secured to a foundation of a dam site and redirect a first flow of water. The second dam module can be secured to the first dam module opposite the foundation and redirect a second flow of water. The first turbine module can be secured to the foundation. The second turbine module can be secured to the first turbine module opposite the foundation. The power generation unit includes a turbine to be driven by a third flow of water at least partially including at least one of the first flow of water or the second flow of water. The first turbine module includes a draft tube having an inlet to receive water from the turbine and an outlet to discharge water from the first turbine module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2016
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Applicant: Littoral Power Systems Inc.
    Inventor: David Duquette
  • Publication number: 20180291582
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an earth retaining structure for reinforcing a slope, and more particularly, to an anchor including a fixing body at a pressure plate side for compressing a slope and a method for installing the anchor in the slope. The anchor including a fixing body at a pressure plate side for compressing a slope capable of preventing tension of the anchor from being lost by installing a friction type pressure plate fixing body in a steel pipe form that is integrated with the pressure plate at the pressure plate side of the anchor, installing a primary packer at a middle part of the anchor to conduct pressurized-grouting to fix a tip end side fixing body of the anchor, compressing a large pressure plate compressing the slope by introducing a tensile force to the tension member of the anchor together with the pressure plate side fixing body, expanding a secondary packer, and conducting secondary pressurized-grouting, is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2016
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventor: Dong-hyun SEO
  • Publication number: 20180291583
    Abstract: An interconnectable hollow metal pipe for the construction of force driven piles is described. A pipe connector is permanently secured to one of opposed open transverse ends of the hollow metal pipe for interconnecting like pipes together. The pipe connector has an inner fitment section for engagement in the one of opposed open end and a protruding pipe connecting section for tight sliding fit connection in the other hollow open end of another interconnectable hollow metal pipe. The pipe connector has securement formations which in combination with the pipe open end, to which it is connected to, forms at least two spaced-apart weld cavities with an outer surface of the pipe to receive therein a recessed weld which does not exceed the pipe outer surface to provide an unobstructed pile outer surface by two or more of the interconnectable hollow metal pipes interconnected end-to-end by the connectors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2017
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventor: Brooke DeSantis
  • Publication number: 20180291584
    Abstract: A containing element to be used in geotechnical applications, including: a facing body made of a cementitious material having an inner face configured for contacting the ground and an outer face opposite to the inner face with respect to the body itself, a monolithic reticular structure made of plastic material having a plurality of first and second elements intersecting each other at respective nodes in order to form meshes. The reticular structure includes a first portion integrated and stably embedded in the facing body and a second portion, integral with the first portion, emerging from the inner face of the facing body; the second portion of the reticular structure defines, cooperatively with the inner face of the containing body, a closed loop.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2016
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Applicant: TENAX GROUP SA
    Inventors: Cesare BERETTA, Luca MOTTADELLI
  • Publication number: 20180291585
    Abstract: Methods of fabricating a manhole insert gasket on a manhole insert flange of a manhole insert include fabricating a gasket mold, inverting a manhole insert having a manhole insert flange, placing the manhole insert on the gasket mold with a mold space overlying the manhole insert flange, preparing a gasket material, placing the gasket material in the mold space, finishing the manhole insert gasket by curing the gasket material and removing the manhole insert from the gasket mold. Manhole inserts having a manhole insert gasket characterized by enhanced sealing capability and longevity are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2018
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventors: David L. Neathery, Robert D. Forlong
  • Publication number: 20180291586
    Abstract: A control unit is provided for a work machine. The work machine includes an implement and an arrangement for determining the position and orientation of the implement. The control unit is adapted to, for at least two different orientations of the implement, perform the steps of: determining that the implement contacts a reference surface, determining the position of a reference point for the implement when the implement and the reference surface are in contact with each other, and determining the position of a point on the periphery of the implement relative to said reference point by using said reference point position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2015
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Applicant: CPAC SYSTEMS AB
    Inventor: Pål LOODBERG
  • Publication number: 20180291587
    Abstract: An excavator calibration framework comprises an excavator, a laser distance meter (LDM), and a laser reflector. The excavator comprises a chassis, linkage assembly (LA), sensor, implement, and an architecture controller. The LA comprises a boom, stick, and four-bar linkage (4BL) with the sensor on a 4BL dogbone linkage. The architecture controller is programmed to generate a mapping equation comprising linkage angle inputs (a measured dogbone angle ?DFMeasured, an estimated implement angle ?GHEstimated) and n unsolved 4BL linkage length and angle offset parameters. The controller is programmed to generate and solve a set of m mapping equations comprising the n unsolved parameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2018
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Applicant: Caterpillar Trimble Control Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Mark Nicholas Howell, Samuel Joseph Frei
  • Publication number: 20180291588
    Abstract: A system and method of off shore mining for retrieval and extraction of heavy mineral concentrate from placer deposits or other suitable materials. The system comprises a dredge vessel and a barge, coupled in conjunction to the dredge vessel. The dredge vessel having thereon a dredging unit, at least one gravity separator and spiral separators for procurement of total heavy minerals from dredged sediment and debris. The barge is configured to acquire and process the total heavy minerals, wherein the barge has thereon at least one magnetic separator, electro-magnetic separators, and density separators for separation of desired minerals based on their physical properties. The system further comprises at least one discharge conduit for tailing of wastes, leftover after extraction and separation of desired minerals, back into water bodies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2018
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventor: Ayyalasomayajula Varaha SUBRAHMANYAM
  • Publication number: 20180291589
    Abstract: A cabin includes: a panel disposed on a side of an operator seat, the panel including: a plurality of cross members extending in a first direction; and a plurality of transverse members intersecting with the plurality of cross members each other and extending in a second direction; a glass panel disposed on a side of the panel; a window frame disposed on the glass panel; a window panel disposed on the window frame, the window panel being configured to move in the first direction or in the second direction; a projecting member disposed on a side of the window panel, the side being an identical side to the operator seat, the projecting member being configured to move together with the window panel; and a guide portion configured to accept insertion of the projecting member and to limit a moving distance of the window panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2018
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Applicant: KUBOTA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yuji YAMASHITA, Hiroaki KURACHI, Masahiro KURODA, Hiroyuki ANAMI, Toshihiko TAKEMURA, Satoshi TAJIMA, Kunihiro SUZUKI, Hayato KAWANO, Hideo IMAI
  • Publication number: 20180291590
    Abstract: An upper revolving structure (4) includes a revolving frame (6), an engine (7), a fuel tank (11), an operator's seat platform (16) provided by covering an upper side of the fuel tank (11), an operator's seat (18) mounted on the operator's seat platform (16), and a cab (22) covering a periphery of the operator's seat (18). The fuel tank (11) is disposed between the revolving frame (6) and the operator's seat platform (16), brought closer to a left surface part (25) side of the cab (22). A level gauge (29) is provided on an outer surface of the fuel tank (11). A fuel filling opening (27) surrounding a fuel filling port (11J) of the fuel tank (11) and a level gauge opening (28) are provided on the left surface part (25) of the cab (22).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2016
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventors: Hiroshi TABETA, Junya KAWAMOTO
  • Publication number: 20180291591
    Abstract: According to a first aspect of the invention, a tooth for a cutter head includes a tooth body portion for connecting to an adapter; and a pick point portion comprising an end portion with a substantially planar surface, sides extending in an outward direction from the end portion to the tooth body, and a front and/or back with curvature which expands in thickness from the end portion to the tooth body portion. The tooth body portion and the pick point portion have a rounded cross-section comprising a central beam with a bottom base extending perpendicular from the beam at a lower end of the beam and a top shoulder on an upper end of the beam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2016
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Applicant: IHC Holland IE B.V.
    Inventor: Eugenius Petrus Elisabeth Marie Cleophas
  • Publication number: 20180291592
    Abstract: A water conservation apparatus that conserves water by diverting water of an undesired temperature away from the faucet and back to the hot water source for additional heating by way of a nested water pipe design.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2018
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventor: Yuri Spiro
  • Publication number: 20180291593
    Abstract: A modular water leakage detector includes a housing that carries a plurality of water leakage sensors, an electrical water shutoff valve, and circuitry coupled thereto. In response to sensing water leakage, the circuitry actuates the valve to shut off a water supply. Detectors can communicate alarm indicating signals directly with one another. The detectors can include a wireless transmitter and communicate with a displaced alarm monitoring system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2018
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventors: James Gerard McAward, David S. Zakrewski, Kevin G. Piel, Jonathan Klinger
  • Publication number: 20180291594
    Abstract: According to at least one aspect, a fluid flow monitoring system includes an ultrasonic sensor for generating measurement signals associated with respective ultrasonic signals propagating through the fluid in the lumen, a shut-off valve for blocking fluid flow in the lumen, and a controller. The controller can be communicatively coupled to the ultrasonic sensor and to the shut-off valve. The controller can be configured to compute a plurality of fluid flow parameter estimates based on a plurality of measurement signals generated by the ultrasonic sensor over a time window while the shut-off valve is open. The controller can obtain an offset value associated with fluid flow parameter measurements during a zero flow state of the shut-off valve. The controller can then check for presence of a fluid leak event based on the fluid flow parameter estimates over the time window and the offset value.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2018
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Applicant: Reliance Worldwide Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Hammond, Francis M. Mess, Samuel Elia, Jorge C. Almirall, Brian Gestner, Jeffrey L. Leaders, Mathew Shane Smith
  • Publication number: 20180291595
    Abstract: An aircraft with a drinking water supply and distribution system including a water storage tank, a consumer equipment, a pressurizer, a pressure reducer and a conduit system connecting the drinking water storage tank to the consumer equipment via the pressurizer and supplying water from the at least one water storage tank to the at least one consumer equipment. The pressurizer pressurizes water in the conduit system with a peak pressure exceeding a supply water pressure threshold. The conduit system includes flexible conduits having a maximum internal diameter of less than 8 mm. The pressure reducer is provided for reducing the pressure of water supplied to the consumer equipment below a consumer water pressure threshold. The supply water pressure threshold exceeds the consumer water pressure threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2018
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventors: Tim Lübbert, Axel Schreiner, Michael Rempe
  • Publication number: 20180291596
    Abstract: The disclosure teaches an adjustable/extendable piping system/module for associating fluid access products (such as fire hydrants) to a buried fluid source. The piping system defines an adjustable configuration that allows for the overall length of the piping system to be modified to compensate for different bury depths. The disclosure further teaches a flex module configured for associating a fluid product with a piping system connected to a fluid source. The flex module is configured to flex a predefined amount to prevent damage to the system from low energy impacts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2018
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventors: Mark Shawn Sutton, William Wade Coots
  • Publication number: 20180291597
    Abstract: Mounting devices and methods for securing an exterior faucet or lines to an exterior wall of a building are provided. In one embodiment, a mounting device for securing an exterior faucet to an exterior wall of a building may include a pair of plates, a pair of first fasteners, and a pair of second fasteners. Each of the plates may include a base, a pair of arms extending from the base and spaced apart from one another, a first hole extending through the plate, and a second hole extending through the plate. The first fasteners may be configured to pass through the respective first holes of the plates, and the second fasteners may be configured to pass through the respective second holes of the plates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2018
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventor: David Hunt
  • Publication number: 20180291598
    Abstract: A bathroom faucet has a faucet main body for connecting to a source of liquid at a first end and to a quick release connector at a second end, the main body having a body flow axis substantially parallel to a connection flow axis of the quick release connector. A rotatable flow tip member connects through a tip member quick release connector to the body quick release connector and the tip member is able to rotate at least 180° around the body flow axis. The tip member has a fluid discharge axis substantially normal to the body flow axis. The tip member is capable of receiving a quick release connector or a threaded aerator. An elongated extension arm member has at one end an arm quick release connector for connecting to the flow control member output, and the elongated extension arm member has an accessory quick release connector for making quick release connections to accessory structures at the accessory quick release connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2018
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventor: Joseph Cavaretta, III
  • Publication number: 20180291599
    Abstract: A device and method that delivers a soapy water liquid concentrate solution to a sink as the sink is filled by a stream of water from a spout. The device includes a container having a sidewall and a top wall forming an interior. The top wall includes an inlet aperture therein. The container includes at least one outlet opening. The container has within the interior a predetermined quantity of water soluble, detergent. A handle is secured to the container forming a loop above the top wall. An attachment assembly is operably securable to the spout. The attachment assembly has a first stop for retaining the handle and suspending the container therefrom. The first stop positions the container in a dispensing position wherein the inlet aperture is disposed below the spout and in the stream of water. The attachment assembly has a second stop for retaining the container in a non-dispensing position wherein the inlet aperture is not within the stream of water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2017
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Applicant: Soapmobile LLC
    Inventor: Steven Feig
  • Publication number: 20180291600
    Abstract: A faucet is provided that electronically controls the flow volume and temperature of water being dispensed. The faucet illustratively includes a faucet body and a faucet handle. In some embodiments, the faucet may include a faucet body and be voice controlled. The faucet illustratively includes an inertial motion unit sensor mounted in the faucet handle to sense spatial orientation of the faucet handle. The faucet illustratively includes an electronic flow control system to adjust flow volume and temperature of water being dispensed. The faucet illustratively includes a controller configured to receive signals from the inertial motion unit sensor and control the electronic flow control system to adjust flow volume and temperature of water being dispensed based upon the position of the faucet handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2018
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventors: Chasen Beck, Evan Benstead, Stephen Blizzard, Elena Gorkovenko, Matthew Lovett, Adam Tracy
  • Publication number: 20180291601
    Abstract: An example shower assembly includes a base having a base front face defining a recess and a moveable shower having a head portion and a handle extending from the head portion along a vertical axis. The head portion has a head front face with a first plurality of spray apertures and a rear portion receivable within the recess such that the head front face protrudes outwardly of the base front face. At least one magnet is associated with at least one of the base and the moveable shower and a member is associated with the other of the base and the moveable shower, and wherein the at least one magnet attracts the member to hold the moveable shower relative to the base. A grip is associated with the base, wherein the grip receives a portion of the handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2018
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventors: Daniel S. Genord, Michael A. Miller, Dominic J. Daunter, Julian Giggs, Victor Hoernig, Charles Patterson
  • Publication number: 20180291602
    Abstract: The invention relates to a self-disinfecting drain trap in wastewater drains, having an automatic cleaning through an electromagnetic oscillator and an automatic disinfection through heat, UV-C radiation, antibacterial coating, or ultrasound. The inner wall of the drain trap may be coated with a titanium dioxide nano-coating, on which a catalytic oxidizing reduction of organic substances that can be oxidized takes place, and microorganisms are killed. The titanium dioxide nano-coating may be activated through irradiation with at least one light source located inside or outside the drain trap. When the cleaning and disinfection functions are inactive, a retrograde microbial contamination of the barrier fluid is prevented both on the part of the wastewater drain as well as through the ambient air, through the oxidizing disinfecting effect of the titanium dioxide nano-coating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2016
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventor: Alexander Schluttig
  • Publication number: 20180291603
    Abstract: A device for protecting a drain of a sink is provided. The device is generally flat having a center portion having a handle. A plurality of small openings are located throughout the device for allowing the flow of liquid and air from the top of the device to the bottom of the device but preventing objects, such as straws, olives, lemons, napkins or other objects from passing through the device. The device is suitable for protecting drains of sinks, including, but not limited to mop sinks, commercial sinks, laundry sinks and any tubs or tanks. In an embodiment, the device is made of plastic or rubber and is recyclable. The device is especially suitable for preventing clogging of a drain in a restaurant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2018
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventor: Tomas Bartos
  • Publication number: 20180291604
    Abstract: This invention discloses a drainer that uses height-adjustable basket to control the height of floating body. It is characterized in that the drainer includes body, height-adjustable basket, floating body and water-saving component. The drainer body comprises a water inlet, inner cavity of drainer body, height adjustment column and the water outlet. The height-adjustable basket, floating body and water-saving component are alternately set in the drainer body, and the water-saving component is closer to the water outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2017
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventor: Yan LI
  • Publication number: 20180291605
    Abstract: Disclosure provides mechanical odor trap mechanism that can be coupled anywhere in the plumbing of a urinal system below the operative base. A receptacle is provided to receive and discharge the fluid from the urinal via a floatation device that is configured to float in the presence of fluid and settle down into the discharge opening in the absence of fluid to sealingly close the opening and block the escape of odor. A self cleaning urinal system can be configured to implement such mechanical odor trap mechanism and further be configured with spraying mechanism disposed at an elevation to spray water and/or air jets to wash away splattered fluid residue. A feces, urine and wash water separating toilet pan can be provided with a lid configured to sealingly close the opening for feces to enable washing without the user shifting positions and also to block odor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2016
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventor: Krupakar Murali Subramanian
  • Publication number: 20180291606
    Abstract: An automatic leak-proof water inlet device for a water tank, including an inner cylinder, an outer cylinder set, a floating casing and an assist floating set; wherein the outer cylinder set is consisted of an outer cylinder, a cover, a first connecting rod, a second connecting rod, an adjusting rod, an interlocking rod, an insert, a water stopper, a first spring and a second spring; the assist floating set includes a supporting seat and a float; by the above structure, it could stop water leakage of water tank automatically and close water inlet in time, to thereby avoid the waste of water resources.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2017
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventors: So-Mei HUANG, Ted GRUSKA
  • Publication number: 20180291607
    Abstract: A bubble generator includes an ejector including a flow passage, a water supplier that supplies water into the flow passage, an air supplier that supplies air into the flow passage, a cleaner supplier that supplies a cleaner into the flow passage, and a bubble discharger that discharges bubbles generated by mixing the water, the air, and the cleaner; a water supply device that supplies water to the flow passage via the water supplier, and a cleaner supply device that supplies the cleaner to the flow passage via the cleaner supplier. The cleaner supplier is formed on a lower surface of the flow passage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2016
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Applicant: LIXIL Corporation
    Inventors: Hirokazu SHIMASAKI, Kouji FUKUYA, Masato WAKABAYASHI, Shuhei HAIDA, Koji SHIMIZU
  • Publication number: 20180291608
    Abstract: The present invention provides a structure for installing bathroom plumbing, the structure comprising: a structural post provided with at least one board installed parallel to the structural post and at least one building floor installed perpendicular to the structural post, the at least one board and the structural post defining a first accommodation space together, the first accommodation space provided with a first discharge pipe, the building floor forming a downward recessed area adjacent to the structural post; at least one detachable floor panel installed at the downward recessed area of the building floor to define a second accommodation space, the second accommodation space communicating with the first accommodation space; at least one toilet disposed on the at least one detachable floor panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2018
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventors: Vicki-Fen Chou, Philip Trinh, Christine Trinh
  • Publication number: 20180291609
    Abstract: Inspection chamber for a pipe structure for drainage or sewerage, the chamber having an inspection entrance at a first side for connecting up with an inspection shaft, the chamber further being provided with a feet-structure at a second side, the first side and the second side being opposite sides of the inspection chamber, the feet-structure comprising at least two feet which are in combination configured for: stabilizing the inspection chamber when positioned on a supporting ground in such a way that the inspection entrance is at an upper position, therewith hindering sideways falling of the inspection chamber; and maintaining the manufactured shape of the inspection entrance of another one of such an inspection chamber when the feet-structure is placed in a mating position with the inspection entrance of that other one of such an inspection chamber, for instance during storage and/or transport thereof; and of which each foot itself is configured for: resisting sinking of the inspection chamber into a sandy
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2016
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Applicant: Wavin B.V.
    Inventor: Silas Rudolf Boxum
  • Publication number: 20180291610
    Abstract: A system and method for inspecting drains and drain grates wherein a machine-readable code is applied to a drain grate. A reader scans and reads an identification (ID) code applied to the grate. The drain ID is transmitted with the inspection results to a server which saves the data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2018
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventors: John Henry, Graham C. Henry
  • Publication number: 20180291611
    Abstract: Provided is a frame structure which allow PC members to be assembled in an efficient manner. First blind holes 26 are formed in a first PC beam 11 so as to open out at longitudinal end surfaces thereof, and first through holes 31 are formed in a pair of PC columns 10 so as to open out opposite to the respective first blind holes 26. The first PC beam 11 is rigidly connected to each PC column 10 via a first rebar 32 positioned in each first through hole 31 and inserted in the corresponding first blind hole 26 to be connected to the corresponding first main beam rebar 24 via a first overlap joint 33, and grout filled around the first rebar 32 in the first through hole 31.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2015
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventors: Kazuhito SUGAYA, Masahiro NAKAJIMA, Hiroshi SHINJO, Kouichi HASUO, Junji SAKO
  • Publication number: 20180291612
    Abstract: Various implementations include methods and apparatuses for constructing a concrete structure. In one implementation, a structure includes a pre-cast concrete column section and a pre-cast concrete beam section. The column section includes an embedded first assembly with a threaded rod, and the beam section includes an embedded second assembly defining a channel for receiving the threaded rod. Grout is fed through a joint between the column and beam sections into the second assembly to couple the threaded rod with the second assembly. The grout is urged through the joint and the second assembly by gravity and by applying vacuum suction to a grout port defined by the second assembly. The grout port extends between the channel of the second assembly and an external face of the beam section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2018
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventors: Bryant Zavitz, Kevin Kirkley, Chris Sigmon, Michael Willis, Behnam Naji
  • Publication number: 20180291613
    Abstract: A framing system for constructing at least a portion of a building. The framing system comprising beams, cross beams, corner posts, and inline posts. The beams including flanges and a wall arranged between the flanges. The cross beams including a flange and a wall attached to the flange. The corner posts including walls and flanges. The inline posts including flanges and a wall arranged between the flanges. The flanges include slots and the walls include open areas. Panels may attach to the slots. Decorative patterns may be integrally formed in the open areas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2018
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventors: Sheldon Grant Jackson, Damian Matthew Brandon Cronkhite, Duncan Jackson, Shawn McCartney
  • Publication number: 20180291614
    Abstract: The application relates to a standalone portable protective enclosure that forms a complete envelope surrounding and protecting its contents from the extreme forces of nature and man. The invention can have other uses other than a protective enclosure and will not be out of place in a living room of a home. The invention pertains to a protective enclosure that is resistant to high velocity projectiles and massive blunt forces. More particularly, this invention relates to a protective enclosure that can be site assembled from matching parts and may be disassembled and relocated to different locations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2018
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventor: Stephen T. Evert
  • Publication number: 20180291615
    Abstract: A real estate unit in accordance with a particular embodiment of the present technology includes an interior region of a retrofitted garage, a reusable bathroom operably associated with the interior region, and a reusable fenestrated barrier also operably associated with the interior region. The reusable bathroom can be removably disposed within or outside the interior region. The reusable fenestrated barrier can be stationarily and removably disposed between the interior region and an outdoor area. The retrofitted garage can include a wall between the interior region and the outdoor area. The wall can include an opening having a width within a range from 2 meters to 7 meters. A path permitting a renter of the real estate unit to move between the interior region and the outdoor area can extend through the opening and through the reusable fenestrated barrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2016
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventor: Theodore W. Baker
  • Publication number: 20180291616
    Abstract: A tension tie assembly for attachment of a first building member to a second building member under tension. The assembly includes one or more ties that attaches at a first end to a first member and attaches at a second end to a second member. The force of tension on the tie can be adjusted after attachment to the first and second building members. The adjustability of tension can be provided by a threaded connection between sub-elements of the tie such as one or more of a turnbuckle or threaded stud in a nut.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2018
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventors: Mark A. Dicaire, Richard L. Belinda, Mark J. Guthrie, Timothy F. Gillis
  • Publication number: 20180291617
    Abstract: A building includes a stud wall including a first bottom plate; a foundation; a tie rod operably anchored in the foundation and extending through the first bottom plate within the stud wall; a first bridge member disposed on the first bottom plate, the first bridge member having an opening through which the tie rod extends; a pair of spaced apart reinforcement studs; and the pair of spaced apart reinforcement studs including bottom ends bearing on the first bridge member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2018
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventor: Thomas M. ESPINOSA
  • Publication number: 20180291618
    Abstract: An exterior insulating system for a building includes at least one insulating panel having a wall-facing side and an outward-facing side, a top and a bottom, the at least one insulating panel having a slope at the top that angles downwardly from the wall-facing side to the outward-facing side; at least one elongated clip member fastenable along a soffit that is extending outwards from a wall of the building; and at least one auxiliary panel having a first edge that is dimensioned to be received by the at least one elongated clip member opposite a main body of the at least one auxiliary panel from a second edge of the at least one auxiliary panel that is connectable to the at least one insulating panel, the main body incorporating structure for permitting airflow through the main body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2018
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventor: Brian Ackerley
  • Publication number: 20180291619
    Abstract: System for assisting in reducing the spread of fire between adjacent rooms in a building proximate to the ceiling thereof includes an elongated header track, at least one elongated filler constructed at least partially of compressible or elastic material and at least one fire-blocker constructed at least partially of fire retarding material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2018
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventors: Eva Ackerman, Yanwei Cen, Martin Everington, Juan Manuel Gonzalez, David Thomas Graham, Carl Bryson McGinnis
  • Publication number: 20180291620
    Abstract: A thermally insulating construction element for use in a separating joint between load-absorbing parts of a building, in particular between an intermediate floor and a balcony slab, has an insulating body. The insulating body has mutually opposite longitudinal sides which extend in a longitudinal direction. The insulating body has compression shear bearings which are designed to take up horizontal forces and vertical forces. The compression shear bearings protrude through the insulating body in a transverse direction and project beyond the insulating body on both longitudinal sides of the insulating body. The compression shear bearings are spaced apart from one another with respect to the longitudinal direction of the insulating body. In order to allow good adaptation to forces to be taken up, the insulating body includes at least one compression bearing designed exclusively to take up horizontal forces and extends in the transverse direction of the insulating body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2018
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventors: Lutz HOLLERBUHL, Tina KELLER, Enrico ECKARDT, Thorsten HEIDOLF
  • Publication number: 20180291621
    Abstract: A lighting system for ceiling grid systems advantageously uses a grid member designed to cooperate with a strip light to secure the strip light generally aligned beneath the grid system. The grid system can be initially installed with the cooperating grid members at specified locations. The strip lights can then be installed to the grid system. This arrangement simplifies installation particularly installations in commercial type spaces and larger scale architectural projects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2018
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventors: Ronald White, Martin O. Gerkes
  • Publication number: 20180291622
    Abstract: A beam with a reinforced bulb for a suspended ceiling formed from a single sheet of rolled steel. This beam has a web with flanges attached to the bottom and a bulb attached at the top. The bulb includes a pleat that may increase the load-bearing capabilities of the beam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2018
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Applicant: Worthington Armstrong Venture
    Inventor: Hanhui Li
  • Publication number: 20180291623
    Abstract: Provided are a structure and a method of forming a structure that includes a core made, at least in part, of a rice hull composition. The rice hull composition including a combination of separate, unground rice hulls; ground rice hulls; and a rice hull powder, that each have a different particle size. A polymeric binder, such as a recycled plastic polymeric binder binds the separated unground rice hulls, the ground rice hulls and the rice hull powder together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2018
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventors: Gerald Joseph Sosnowski, Gregory Arthur LeBlanc
  • Publication number: 20180291624
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are tiles, systems, and methods related to manufacturing bullnose or other non-straight edge tiles. In a method of manufacturing a bullnose tile, the method comprises the steps of providing a tile, wherein said tile is a fired ceramic tile comprising a base and a decoration; cutting or milling the tile to form a bullnose edge; transporting the tile to at least a first printing station; printing at least one print layer of print media on the bullnose edge; transporting the tile to a curing station and curing the print media to provide the bullnose tile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2018
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventors: Claudio Caselli, Rahul Patki
  • Publication number: 20180291625
    Abstract: Apparatus for retaining a glass panel, comprising: an anchor member for attaching to a wall and including a channel into which an edge of the glass panel will extend and a header member for fitting into abutment to the anchor member and including a channel for retaining an edge of the glass panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2018
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventor: Joseph J. Kinsella
  • Publication number: 20180291626
    Abstract: The invention relates to a supporting beam of composite structure for ceiling systems which are also of a composite structure and which are made at least in sections of concrete, said supporting beam comprising a support, in particular a steel support, which has a base plate and at least one, preferably two webs which, for this purpose, are arranged at an angle, preferably in a perpendicular manner. The invention is characterized in that a space, which is delimited by the web(s) and the base plate, is filled at least in sections with concrete.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2016
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Applicant: Pfeifer Holding GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Krzysztof Janczura, Jerzy Derysz
  • Publication number: 20180291627
    Abstract: A multifunctional fillet and composite stud assembly for a building system including complementary half stud members adapted to be joined to form a complete stud. Each member including a rebate to create a channel or recess in the center of the assembled stud adapted to receive a multifunctional fillet which confers requisite acoustic, thermal or fire ratings. A method of use in building.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2016
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Applicant: Arkistruct Limited
    Inventor: Walter Lee
  • Publication number: 20180291628
    Abstract: A delay anchor (delay anchor) for coupling terminal ends of two discontinuous tendons together resulting in a structurally continuous single tendon. The delay anchor generally comprises a coupling sleeve seating one set of tendon wedges for clamping one tendon end, and a stressing barrel seating a second set of tendon wedges for the other tendon end, the stressing barrel being attached to the coupling sleeve, and a compression spring biasing the two assemblies apart. The coupling sleeve is internally configured with a plurality of internal locking channels, and the stressing barrel has a plurality of radially protruding locking lugs slidable therein to provide a twist-lock insertion feature. An encapsulation insert is engaged to one side of an intermediate anchor and an encapsulation sleeve locks onto the encapsulation insert and covers and weather seals all internal components of the delay anchor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2018
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventors: Brian Butts, Russell Price