Abstract: Disclosed is a grass protection mat comprising a body where grass passing spaces are continuously arranged and an outer frame comprising four frames formed in four directions to finish an outer edge of the body, wherein the grass protection mat further comprises at least one hook fastener which horizontally protrudes from a first lateral frame of the outer frame toward a second lateral frame of an outer frame of a neighboring grass protection mat, and wherein the at least one hook fastener is fastened to at least one fastening hole provided in the outer frame of the second grass protection mat adjacent to the first lateral frame and corresponding to the hook fastener of the grass protection mat.

Abstract: A hybrid crane/rig mat that has outer side members of first and second side beams or boards of engineered lumber, oak or other hardwoods, or bumper members of solid or filled or unfilled hollow plastic members; a core structure of a metal or thermosetting plastic frame that includes side and end members and that contains therein a plurality of longitudinal members made of wood, engineered lumber, or of plastic or elastomeric materials; and a plurality of joining rods that pass through the outer side members, the core structure and longitudinal members to attach the outer side members to the core structure. The first end of the mat includes a male member and the second end of the mat includes a female member so that a first end of one mat can be releasably interlocked with a second end of a similarly configured and adjacently positioned additional mat.

Abstract: Provided are a magnetic marker and a magnetic marker detection system with a reduced magnetic force. The magnetic marker detection system (1S) in which magnetism generated from the magnetic marker (1) laid on a road surface (53) is detected by a magnetic sensor (2) attached to a vehicle's body floor (50) of a vehicle (5) is a system with the magnetic marker (1) and the magnetic sensor (2) in combination, the magnetic marker having a magnetism reach ratio Gh/Gs, which is a ratio of a magnetic flux density Gh at a position at a height of 250 mm with respect to a magnetic flux density Gs of a surface, being equal to or larger than 0.5% and the magnetic sensor using a magneto-impedance element including a magneto-sensitive body with impedance changing in accordance with an external magnetic field.

Abstract: Provided are a magnetic marker and a magnetic marker detection system with a reduced magnetic force. The magnetic marker detection system (1S) in which magnetism generated from the magnetic marker (1) laid on a road surface (53) is detected by a magnetic sensor (2) attached to a vehicle's body floor (50) of a vehicle (5) is a system with the magnetic marker (1) and the magnetic sensor (2) in combination, the magnetic marker having a surface with a magnetic flux density equal to or smaller than 40 mT and the magnetic sensor using a magneto-impedance element including an amorphous wire as a magneto-sensitive body with impedance in a high-frequency region changing in accordance with an external magnetic field.

Abstract: The subject matter described herein includes a roadway stud control system including a local stud control system positioned along a first section of a roadway, a plurality of roadway studs, each roadway stud disposed on a surface of the first section of the roadway and communicably coupled to the local stud control system, wherein the local stud control system is configured to communicate a control signal to control at least one aspect of the plurality of roadway studs.

Abstract: Waste clean-up and disposal devices are disclosed for scooping-up, bagging, and disposing of pet waste in a sanitary manner. The device includes a scooper body for removably housing and protecting a flexible tubing dispensing cassette. The scooper body defines a passageway between a waste entrance opening and a waste exit opening. The cassette dispenses flexible tubing from the waste exit opening for receiving waste materials such as pet waste droppings. A blade is preferably connected to the housing for severing of the flexible tubing for disposal.

Abstract: This invention is basically a snow blower auger the helical peripheries being bent at a constant angle in the direction of helical progression parallel with both their axis and outermost edges, of each auger helix, directing snow toward the ejection chute/impeller with nips of its periphery being removed to begin a new shave point thus shaving hard packed snow from the end of a driveway or such.

Abstract: The winter service vehicle generally has a chassis, an engine mounted to the chassis, an engine control unit (ECU), a spreading system mounted to the chassis, and a computer. The winter service vehicle further comprises a controller area network (CAN) bus link connected between the ECU and the computer, allowing the computer to determine a current speed of the winter service vehicle via the CAN bus link, and to determine a spreading rate based on the current speed of the winter service vehicle. The spreading rate is the rate at which de-icing material is spread on roads by the spreading system of the winter service vehicle.

Abstract: A vented dock float and a method for providing one are provided. The dock float comprises a housing having a venting hole, a flange having a neck aligned with the hole, and a plug having a venting passage for controlling ventilation of the housing interior. The flange is spin-welded onto the exterior wall of the dock float at the venting hole. The float is then filled with light material through the flange neck. The plug having a venting passage is inserted in the neck in a non-sealing position for allowing gas trapped inside the dock float to vent out. Once the majority of the gas is vented out, the plug is moved to a sealing position to seal the dock float interior.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a retractable floodwall system comprising a floodwall panel installed in a housing unit. The floodwall panel is connected with a counter-balance weight. The floodwall panel is capable of being raised from the housing unit and being lowered into the housing unit. The present invention also relates to a method of flood prevention comprising providing a floodwall panel in a housing unit; connecting the floodwall panel with a counter-balance weight; raising the floodwall panel from the housing unit for flood prevention; and lowering the floodwall panel into the housing unit.

Abstract: A portable, water-filled barrier system includes a plurality of water-fillable modules, each module being internally divided into cells that emulates a section of a sandbag dike or wall. The modules include a first plurality having a rectangular base shape and at least one wedge module having a triangular or trapezoidal shape. In embodiments, the wedge modules can be installed in a front-forward or front rear-ward orientation according to a desired bending direction of the barrier. Automatic valves can seal openings between the filled cells, so that a punctured cell will not cause cells below and behind to deflate. A manifold can be used to simultaneously fill a plurality of cells. A flexible sheet or a plurality of interlocking sheets can be installed beneath and in front of the assembled barrier so as to protect the barrier from damage and inhibit leakage of water under or between the cells.

Abstract: An earth retention levee system is disclosed which is constructed from spaced apart facing parallel walls of interlocking sheet piles (1, 2) said sheet piles having outside faces (5) and inside faces (4) formed with gridspines (10) along a longitudinal extent thereof, said gridspines (10) being connected to adjacent edges of geogrids (20) which link said parallel walls and stabilise fill (21) disposed therebetween.

Abstract: A pin pile is disclosed for anchoring sections of sheet pile to form a wall structure. The pin pile has a casing with a plurality of external clutches formed around the periphery. In use other corresponding clutches on the sections of sheet pile can interlock with the external clutches of the pin pile over a range of angles in accordance with a directional extent of said wall structure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a drilling machine (10) for making an excavation in ground (S) in a vertical drilling direction (F), said drilling machine (10) comprising: a support (12) having a longitudinal direction (L); a drilling module (14) provided with cutter members (16), the drilling module being movable in translation relative to the support; and a movement device arranged between the support and the drilling module in order to move the drilling module (14) relative to the support along the longitudinal direction of the support. The invention is characterized by the fact that the movement device includes damper means (70) for damping the vibration generated by the drilling module while drilling.

Abstract: Described herein are apparatus, systems and methods useful in forming vertical structures.

Abstract: An apparatus for filling a discontinuity in a roadway associated with a manhole cover. The apparatus includes a manhole anchor, a road pad, and an attachment mean. The apparatus is useful for filling a discontinuity in a roadway associated with a manhole cover and for preventing traffic from swerving to avoid the discontinuity.

Abstract: A manhole cover assembly comprises a base frame, the base frame comprising a base body and a base flange extending laterally outward from the base body. The assembly further comprises a top frame, the top frame comprising a top body disposed annularly about at least a portion of the base body, a top flange extending laterally outward from the top body, and a lip extending laterally inward from the top body.

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments include power machines and related structures of lift arms, implement carriers, follower links, and driver links which improve manufacturability, reduce component failures, and improve power machine design and functionality. In some embodiments, lift arm structures include cast lower lift arm portions. The cast lower lift arm portions include contoured upper ends which are sleeved onto contoured lower ends of upper lift arm portions to control stress points and to reduce stresses on welds. The follower link structures can include follower links which are configured to be positioned at least partially outside of the lift arm structure to improve rear visibility. The driver link structures can be configured to be laterally overlapping with innermost surfaces on the lift cylinder, but configured such that as the lift arm is raised the laterally overlapping portions are moved above the innermost surfaces of the lift cylinder.

Abstract: A method is provided for determining the vertical position of at least a point of a ground portion using a work machine including an implement. The work machine further includes a position determining arrangement adapted to determine at least the vertical position of the implement and a force determining arrangement adapted to determine a force applied to the implement. The method includes determining a contact force value indicative of a contact force between the ground portion and the implement using the force determining arrangement, determining whether or not the contact force value is within a predetermined contact force value range, and if it is determined that the contact force value is within the predetermined contact force value range, using the position determining arrangement for determining at least the vertical position of a portion of the implement which is in contact with the ground portion.

Abstract: A dragline bucket comprises a base member, a first side member extending from the base member and including a first top edge, a second side member extending from the base member, and a rear member extending from the base member and including a second top edge, a mouth for receiving material into the bucket, and a first beveled wall extending from the first side member forming a first compound angle with the base member and a second beveled wall extending from the rear member proximate the first beveled wall forming a second compound angle with the base member.

Abstract: An impact hammer (1) for breaking a working surface (5), the hammer including a drive mechanism (11, 12, 14) and a housing (6) with an inner containment surface (8) and a reciprocating hammer weight (9). A reciprocation cycle of the hammer weight (9) includes an upstroke and a down-stroke, the hammer weight (9) respectively moving upwards and downwards. On the down-stroke the hammer weight (9) impacts a striker pin (4) with a driven end (17) and a working surface impact end (18). A vacuum chamber (22) in the housing is formed by the containment surface (8), upper vacuum sealing (24) coupled to the hammer weight (9) and lower vacuum sealing (25). The hammer weight (9) is driven toward the striker pin (4) by the pressure differential between atmosphere and the vacuum chamber (22) formed on the upstroke. A down-stroke vent (43) permits fluid egress from the vacuum chamber (22) on the down-stroke.

Abstract: A shovel includes a lower traveling body, an upper rotating body rotatably mounted on the lower traveling body, a cab mounted on the upper rotating body, a left monitor mounted on a left pillar inside the cab, a right monitor mounted on a right pillar inside the cab, a left camera configured to capture an image of an area on a left side of the upper rotating body, a right camera configured to capture an image of an area on a right side of the upper rotating body, and a controller configured to control both the left monitor and the right monitor. The controller is configured to cause the left monitor to continuously display a mirror image generated from the image captured by the left camera, and to cause the right monitor to continuously display a mirror image generated from the image captured by the right camera.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a system may include a harvesting unit configured to operate under water to traverse and extract gas from clathrate hydrate deposits. The harvesting unit can include a housing defining an enclosure at least partially open along a bottom portion to receive a clathrate slurry associated with a selected one of the clathrate hydrate deposits. The harvesting unit may further include a separator chamber within the housing defining a negative pressure and configured to receive the clathrate slurry and a skirt coupled to the enclosure adjacent to the bottom portion and configured to form a flexible barrier between the enclosure and an external environment. The skirt may be formed from a plurality of elements configured to allow fluid flow therethrough.

Abstract: Power machine frames for power machines such as skid steer loaders that include features for aiding in the manufacture of the power machines, providing space saving advantages in the design of the power machine, and/or providing performance advantages for the power machine.

Abstract: Disclosed are power systems, and power machines employing the power systems, having dual in-line pumps configured to supply hydraulic fluid to respective left and right side travel motors of the power machine. In some exemplary embodiments, pump pintle arm controls and a single centering mechanism for the pintle arm controls are provided. The single centering mechanism is configured to center the pintle arms for each of the two pumps. Also in some exemplary embodiments, a mechanical control linkage configuration allows the separate pump pintle arm controls to be positioned on a side of the pump substantially one behind the other. This allows hydraulic connections to the pumps to be placed on top of the pump assembly, improving the routing of hydraulic hoses in the power machine.

Abstract: A remote controlled demolition robot (10) comprising a controller (17) and at least one actuator (12) controlled through a hydraulic system (400) comprising at least one valve (13a) and a hydraulic gas accumulator (440), wherein the controller (17) is configured to determine a fluid flow in the hydraulic system (400), determine if the determined fluid flow in the hydraulic system is above a first threshold, and if so discharge the accumulator (440) to provide power to the actuator (12); and determine if the determined fluid flow in the hydraulic system is below a second threshold, and if so charge the accumulator (440) for buffering power in the hydraulic system (400).

Abstract: A construction machine that can ensure an initial response that varies in accordance with a hydraulic actuator in a similar fashion to a case of adopting a hydraulic pilot-type operation device is provided. A controller 100 of a hydraulic excavator outputs a command current for driving the corresponding solenoid proportional valve (i.e. some of solenoid proportional valves 41a, 41b, 42a to 42d, 43a to 43d, 44a and 44b) in response to an operation signal from an electric lever-type work operation device 2a or 2b, and includes a correction function to correct the command current such that the command current is higher than a target current corresponding to an operation amount of the operation device for preset predetermined time at a time of starting to operate the operation device from a neutral position thereof. This correction function corrects only the command current to the bucket solenoid proportional valves 44a and 44b.

Abstract: A control system includes: calculating a distribution flow rate of hydraulic fluid to be supplied to first and second hydraulic actuators based on a pressure of hydraulic fluid in the first and second hydraulic actuators and an operation amount operated to drive the first and second hydraulic actuators; calculating merged-state pump output indicating outputs of first and second hydraulic pumps required in a merged state based on the distribution flow rate; calculating separated-state pump output indicating outputs of the first and second hydraulic pumps required in the separated state based on the distribution flow rate; calculating excessive output of an engine based on the merged-state pump output and the separated-state pump output; calculating reduced output of the engine more reduced than target output by correcting the target output of the engine based on the excessive output; and controlling the engine based on the reduced output in the separated state.

Abstract: A method is provided for controlling engine speed of a drive engine of a utility vehicle having a drivable loading apparatus. The method includes detecting or predicting a driving movement of the loading apparatus, and requesting an increase of engine speed if the movement of the loading apparatus is predicted or detected.

Abstract: A product and system for identifying and monitoring a characteristic including the part ID, presence, condition, usage and/or performance of ground-engaging products used on various kinds of earth working equipment.

Abstract: A shovel includes a traveling undercarriage, an upper turning structure, an attachment, an end attachment position detecting device, an object detecting device, and a processor. The upper turning structure is turnably mounted on the traveling undercarriage. The attachment is attached to the upper turning structure, and includes an end attachment at an end thereof. The end attachment position detecting device is configured to detect the position of the end attachment. The object detecting device is configured to detect the position of an object. The processor is configured to control the movement of at least one of the attachment and the upper turning structure, based on the relative positional relationship between the excavation completion position of the end attachment and the position of the object.

Abstract: The invention relates to a crushing blade arrangement of a crushing drum, in which on the outer surface of the crushing drum are arranged a plurality of crushing blades. The arrangement includes, fixedly attached on the outer surface of the drum, a blade holder (1) with a receiving space (3) for an interchangeable blade piece (11). The blade piece (11) is composed of a horizontal blade portion (13) and a vertical shaft portion (12), which shaft portion (12) is adapted to be placed into the receiving space (3) of the blade holder and to be locked into it by means of a separate locking element. The receiving space (3) is shaped as an opening, which has on at least one side a locking protrusion (5) extending inwards to the opening.

Abstract: A tooth with a retaining system for retaining the tooth in a receiving portion of an adapter in a cutting system comprises a first holding system to releasably retain the tooth to the adapter; and a second holding system to tension and secure the tooth with respect to the adapter.

Abstract: An online personal merchandise cataloguing system is equipped with integrated item tracking and hosted (or imported) social network functionality. The system comprises an internet application with a supporting backend network, the pertinent configuration and operation of both being substantially under the control of an individual retailer. Accessible through an internet browser or a smartphone “app”, the internet application is configured to provide a user with means for listing or otherwise cataloguing items of merchandise. In combination with and supported by the retailer's backend computer network, the internet application enables the user to share his online catalog with an extrinsic social network and to track cataloged items.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a method, system and computer program product for managing water consumption when a user engages in a specified water using activity. In an embodiment, the method comprises detecting user movement during said activity; detecting water usage during said activity; creating a pattern associating said user movements with said water usage over a specified period of time; and using said pattern to control a supply of water for the user when the user engages in the water using activity. In an embodiment, movement sensors are used to generate data representing movement of the user during the water using activity; water sensors are used to generate data representing water usage during the water using activity; and the movement data and the water data are processed to generate a data structure correlating the user movement data with the water data.

Abstract: The invention relates to a top mount mechanism. The top mount mechanism is located at the bottom of a mixer, faucet, or tap. The top mounting mechanism includes the following parts: a top mount flange (2), a clamp plate (3), and connecting accessories. The top mount flange (2) and clamp plate (3) are linked via the connecting accessories. The top mount flange is located at the bottom of a mixer, faucet, or tap, flexible hoses from a mixer, faucet, or tap go through the top mount flange (2) and clamp plate (3). Connecting accessories includes a clamp screw (4) and guide pins (5) at the sides, the clamp plate (3) can rotate through a spigot (7) on the guide pins (5), and it is connected to the clamp screw (4) via thread connection, the clamp plate (3) moves up and down sliding along the guide pins (5).

Abstract: The present invention provides a pullout faucet with a mounting system that is easier to manufacture and assemble. The pullout faucet includes a cage and a mounting retainer. The mounting retainer is separately formed from the cage.

Abstract: A mixing valve that includes a housing having a first outlet, a second outlet, and a mixing chamber; a first flow control valve for controlling flow through the first outlet to the mixing chamber; and a second flow control valve for controlling flow through the second outlet to the mixing chamber; wherein the housing has a length dimension, a width dimension, and a thickness dimension, and the largest of these dimensions is no more than approximately 65 millimeters.

Abstract: A bath waste and overflow drain system of the present disclosure may comprise both drain and overflow assemblies. The drain assembly generally includes a drain elbow, drain gasket, drain spud, drain trim, and drain stopper. The drain trim may possess weep channels that urge stagnated water from a periphery of the drain spud and into the drain. The overflow assembly generally includes an overflow elbow, overflow gasket, retaining nut, and overflow faceplate. The overflow faceplate may have bayonet channels that engage with a protrusion of the overflow elbow so as to accommodate variances in tub design when effecting an installation. The system according to an embodiment may also comprise test plugs of the overflow and drain varieties which are, together, operable to permit pressure-related tests of the system prior to completing an installation. The overflow and drain test plugs are simple to manipulate and install/remove with quick-engaging, complementary locking features.

Abstract: An overflow vent irrigation device is disclosed. An example overflow vent irrigation device includes a reservoir body having an input port and an exit port. The example overflow vent irrigation device also includes a tablet chamber in fluid communication with the reservoir body, and a turbulence dam within the reservoir body. The input port is connected to a faucet of a basin, and the exit port is connected via a hose to an overflow port of an overflow-to-drain journal of the basin during use to clean the overflow journal of the basin.

Abstract: A volume controllable toilet flush system, comprising: a cistern configured to hold and retain a fluid; a vertically moveable siphon assembly comprising a siphon portion, a pipe and at least one resilient element attached to the pipe; a toilet bowl shaped to retain and hold waste; an actuator operatively connected to the pipe by a stud attached to the pipe and configured to provide vertical movement to the siphon assembly, wherein movement of the siphon assembly by the actuator stores or releases energy in the at least one resilient element and, wherein downward vertical movement of the siphon assembly puts the toilet bowl in fluid communication with the cistern by creating a siphoning action between the siphon portion and the fluid in the cistern and wherein subsequent upward vertical movement of the siphon assembly terminates the siphoning action to stop fluid flow from the cistern to the toilet bowl.

Abstract: A device is claimed for passively diffusing sanitizing, deodorizing and tablets of other materials in a container of water. Preferably the invention is applied to diffusing sanitizing tablets, deodorizing tablets and tablets of other materials in a toilet tank, and means are described for positioning the device and controlling the amount of sanitizer and deodorizing and other materials diffused per flush.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a flushing toilet cover.

Abstract: A water closet flange repair or reinforcement device has an upper portion of an arcuate shape of less than or equal to a semi-circle, with an outer circumference and an inner circumference; a lower portion substantially parallel to the upper portion, having an outer circumference equal to the outer circumference of the upper portion; a side portion along the outer circumferences of the upper and lower portions, defining a squared C-shaped channel between the top, side, and bottom portions of a pre-determined interior height to receive a water closet flange; and bendable tabs extending from the inner circumference on the upper portion, each tab having a first position co-planar with the upper portion and having a second bent position providing a mechanical retention within an inside volume of a water closet flange captured within the C-shaped channel.

Abstract: A urinal anti-splash device including an anti-splash body sized and shaped to couple to at least a portion of a urinal. The anti-splash body may include a first portion, a second portion opposite the first portion, a longitudinal length extending from the first portion to the second portion, and an front surface extending the longitudinal length. The urinal anti-splash device also includes a base coupled to the first portion and configured to extend in a direction substantially perpendicular from the first portion. The urinal anti-splash device further includes a first plurality of protrusions extending outwardly from the front surface of the anti-splash body and a second plurality of protrusions extending outwardly from the base, the second plurality of protrusions configured to extend in the direction substantially perpendicular from the first portion of the anti-splash body.

Abstract: An odor neutralization device for a wastewater lift station wastewater vent. The device is formed from a housing having a vertical standpipe with a first end securable to the receiver vent of a wastewater lift station and a second end extending above an admixture of essential oils and a surfactant. A baffle arrangement increases the velocity of air exiting or entering the wastewater lift station. The accelerated air is directed across the surface of the admixture for altering the characteristics of any odor laden air.

Abstract: An enclosed cross-section building frame member has two elongated, sheet metal elements that are connected together by diametrically opposed, double overlapped seams. The elements are generally L shaped and can be compactly stacked for shipping to a construction site. The seams are cross serrated to prevent longitudinal slippage. A portable seaming apparatus has an entry guide tube for assembly of the elements prior to seaming. The apparatus is adjustable for making different sizes of frame members.

Abstract: Provided are a combined air passage for an air-supported building and an air-supported building. The combined air passage for an air-supported building comprises: a composite passage (21), wherein the composite passage (21) comprises an intermediate air inlet port (211) and an intermediate air outlet port (212); an air inlet passage (24), wherein one end of the air inlet passage (24) is in communication with the intermediate air inlet port (211); an air blowing device (22), wherein an air outlet port of the air blowing device (22) is in communication with the other end of the air inlet passage (24), and an air inlet port of the air blowing device (22) is in communication with an outdoor space; a temperature adjustment device (23), wherein an air inlet port of the temperature adjustment device (23) is in communication with the intermediate air outlet port (212), and an air outlet port of the temperature adjustment device (23) is in communication with an indoor space.

Abstract: Provided is a pre-distancing collapsible system particularly for the elements of a structural frame of a building such as a wall frame. An embodiment includes at least three components of a structural frame and at least two spacers. The spacers are not structural elements of the frame and may be fastened to heads of the structural components of the frame. The spacers may be foldable. A manufacturing method for assembling the wall frame components for shipping is provided. A method for forming a wall frame from the shipped, packed-together components is also provided.

Abstract: A window wall assembly including an insulated panel having at least one hole; at least one spacer located between and abutting a first portion of an outside of the insulated panel and an inside of an architectural fascia panel; at least one layer of nonconducting material connected to the at least one spacer and sandwiched between a second portion of the outside of the insulated panel and the inside of the architectural fascia panel; and a first fastener having a hollow inner section inserted into the at least one hole which has threading on the inside, an outer section having threading on the outside and extending into the layer of nonconducting material; and a flange located between the inner section and outer section of the first fastener and having a greater lateral dimension than the radius of the at least one hole.