Abstract: A system and method to create or elevate a berm of a liquid retention facility by placement of lightweight fill material anchored by impervious liner material(s). The liner materials can be part of the liquid retention pond. The system and method can also be used to elevate the height of the berm in combination with impervious liner retention material. By constructing the berm system on an existing berm, earth embankment or levee, the effective height of the system structure can be increased. The liquid impervious liner material provides a watertight surface, joining media, and the anchoring of the lightweight fill material to the existing berm. The system may use solid wall hollow body structures. The system may also use flexible and liquid porous geotextile structures including geotubes. The liquid impervious liners retain the liquid in the retention pond.

Abstract: A system and method for repairing and reconfiguring an oil containment boom, using end connectors and attached curtain members in various arrangements to form outer booms, inner booms, extending booms, and transverse booms for added safety and protection and for an enhanced ability to contain, collect, and recover spilled oil contaminates.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed here include a buoyant filtration system and method including a buoyant rim which may be used to encircle a pollution source and attached to a submersible wall and floor. Some embodiments include the detachable filtration systems on or near the buoyant rim. Some embodiments include a bag attached to the buoyant rim where the bag is water permeable but retains the pollution in the water.

Abstract: An axial reinforcement system is disclosed that provides a shell (i.e., a form or jacket) that protects a weight-bearing member (e.g., a cement column) from a corrosive environment and which also substantially increases the structural capacity of the weight-bearing member. The shell is integrated with “positioners” and reinforcing elements, the combination of which offers several advantages over conventional shells. The positioner is attached directly to the shell and the positioner is, in turn, secured to a reinforcing element, which can be a reinforced steel, such as rebar, or a carbon fiber reinforced polymer material. The axial reinforcement system has been found to substantially increase the structural rigidity of the weight-bearing member, while at the same time protecting the weight-bearing member from corrosion and is also simple to install.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a system for consolidating soft clay by combined anode boosting and electro-osmosis, comprising a vacuum preloading system, wherein the vacuum preloading system comprises anode tubes, cathode tubes, a power supply, a boosting device, sealing cloth and a pumping and drainage device; the sealing cloth is covered above soft clay; air vents are formed on side faces of the cathode tubes and the anode tubes; the cathode tubes and the anode tubes are connected to a boosted pumping and drainage pipe above the soft clay through pipelines; the boosted pumping and drainage pipe is configured with the boosting device and the pumping and drainage device; and, the anode tubes and the cathode tubes are connected to an anode and a cathode of the power supply, respectively. The present invention further provides a method for consolidating soft clay by using the system for consolidating soft clay by combined anode boosting and electro-osmosis.

Abstract: A fully recoverable modular steel footing and beam system that allows installation of the rapidly deployable prefabricated folding building system on a wide variety of substrates, including bare earth, existing asphalt, and existing concrete. The substrate may show deviation from level and still be accommodated. The invention also includes three-part folding haunch and ridge braces allowing braces to ship attached to building panels resulting in minimal handling, reduced weights, and ability to install roof and walls separately. Roof weight is reduced and so can be handled with a forklift or telehandler, as the only heavy equipment needed to erect the building. Flashings are insulated, factory cut, and drilled for bolts, in alignable pattern to bolt-receiving rivets installed in the corrugated siding and roofing. Bolts and bolt installation locations are color coded.

Abstract: A composite manhole frame has a body that is made of composite material having electronic and/or mechanical components molded into the composite manhole frame. In some embodiments, the electronic components include a radio frequency identification device (RFID). In some embodiments, the electronic components includes sensors. In some embodiments, the electronic and/or mechanical components include switches, locks, and/or indicators.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an offshore non-driven-in large-diameter monopile foundation structure and a construction method. An object of the invention is to provide an offshore non-driven-in large-diameter monopile foundation structure with simple structure, convenient construction and clear mechanic behavior, and a construction method. The technical solution adopted by the invention is as follows: an offshore non-driven-in large-diameter monopile foundation structure suitable for rock foundations is characterized in that a drilling hole is drilled in a rock foundation, a large-diameter monopile is implanted into the drilling hole, the bottom of the large-diameter monopile is sealed by underwater bottom-sealing concrete, and the gap between the outer wall of the large-diameter monopile and the hole wall of the drilling hole is filled with a grouting material goofed by a grouting system that is preset inside the large-diameter monopile.

Abstract: A front loader includes a boom, a first pivotal shaft disposed on a tip portion of the boom, a bucket supported by the first pivotal shaft to be capable of performing a shoveling movement and a dumping movement, a boom cylinder to swing the boom, a bucket cylinder to move the bucket to make the bucket perform the shoveling movement and the dumping movement, a control valve to be switched to any one of a first state supplying an operation fluid to the bucket cylinder and a second state stopping supplying the operation fluid to the bucket cylinder, a first movable member to turn around the first pivotal shaft in accordance with the movement of the bucket, and a wire connecting the first movable member to the control valve.

Abstract: A working machine includes: a boom base portion including: an inner side wall; and an outer side wall disposed opposite to the inner side wall; a lift link disposed on a rear portion of the boom base portion; and a boom cylinder disposed in front of the lift link. One end side of the lift link is inserted between the inner side wall and the outer side wall and is pivotally supported on the boom base portion. The other end side of the lift link is pivotally supported on the machine body. One end of the boom cylinder is inserted between the inner side wall and the outer side wall in front of the lift link and is pivotally supported on the boom base portion. The other end of the boom cylinder is pivotally supported on the machine body by below the lift link.

Abstract: A method of controlling a blade of an earthmoving system is disclosed. The method includes enabling independent blade control so that the blade is controllable independent of the terrain contour design while a cutting edge of the blade is beneath the terrain contour design, and receiving first sensor signals from one or more first sensors of the earthmoving system, where the sensor signals indicate that the cutting edge of the blade is within a threshold distance from the terrain contour design. In response to receiving the first sensor signals, the method automatically controls the cutting edge of the blade to the terrain contour design, where the movement of the blade is dependent on the terrain contour design.

Abstract: An excavator according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a lower traveling body, an upper turning body pivotably mounted on the lower traveling body, an operator's compartment provided to the upper turning body, an attachment attached to the upper turning body, a first display device installed in the operator's compartment, a second display device installed in the operator's compartment, and a controller configured to calculate a distance between a height of a working part of the attachment and a predetermined target height. The first display device is configured to display operation information of the excavator and working part guidance information based on the distance. The second display device is configured to display at least one of a target terrain image and an image representing the excavator.

Abstract: A fitting mount for a vehicle washroom, which comprises an adapter element and a basic mount. The adapter element has a coupling device, at least one opening, which is configured to receive a fitting component, and a circumferential guide surface. The basic mount has a first attachment device for attaching the basic mount, a second attachment device, which is configured to be coupled to the coupling device of the adapter element and to be attached detachably to this, and an internal guide surface, which is configured to at least partially enclose the circumferential guide surface of the adapter element.

Abstract: A pull-out water outlet apparatus has a support mechanism and a water outlet mechanism with a water outlet portion. A pull hose connected to the end of the water outlet extends from the support mechanism port into the support mechanism, the water outlet mechanism has a guide means, the inner wall of the support mechanism has a guide groove, wherein the guide means includes a leading portion extending from the outer rotary wall of the water outlet mechanism and at least one auxiliary portion, the height that the leading portion extends out of the outer rotary wall is greater than the height that the auxiliary portion extends out of the outer rotary wall. The inner wall of the support mechanism has a portion for recessing the guide groove and a rest portion, the guide groove leads to the support mechanism port and forms the guide groove inlet.

Abstract: The invention relates to a floor drain (1) comprising an elongate housing (2), said housing having a base wall (3), two side walls (4, 5) extending in a longitudinal direction, two end walls (6, 7) connecting the side walls (4, 5) to one another, and a ceiling wall (8) provided with an elongate inlet opening (10) extending in the longitudinal direction (L), and further comprising an outflow connection piece (11) extending outwardly from the base wall (3) or one of the side walls (4, 5) or one of the end walls (6, 7) for the connection of a drain tube, wherein the inlet opening (10) ends in each case at a distance to the front-side ends of the ceiling wall (8) and at a distance to at least one of the side walls (4, 5), so that a receiving flange surrounding the inlet opening (10) is formed, on which a sealing gasket (14) is or can be attached.

Abstract: A pipe suctioning adapter structured and arranged to be utilized in conjunction with a wet/dry vacuum specially designed to easily remove tough clogs from drain pipes of sinks, tubs and toilets to provide household consumers with an easy, affordable means of eradicating plumbing problems themselves, without having to depend on costly professionals to do the job.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes toilet flappers having an adjustable length cord. For example, the present disclosure describes a toilet flapper having a body and two arms. The body has a top surface and a bottom surface. On the top surface, there is a raised portion housing a cord, a locking mechanism, and a spring. In order to install the toilet flapper, a user can grab a hook attached to the end of the cord and pull enough of the cord out of the raised portion so that the user can attach the hook to, for example, a flush lever. Afterwards, the user can press down on the raised portion in order to activate the locking mechanism and prevent any more of the cord from being pulled back into the raised portion by the spring.

Abstract: A float-position adjusting member is circumferentially rotatable around an axis thereof so that a relative position between an arm and a float is adjustable. A small-tank-position adjusting member is also circumferentially rotatable around an axis thereof so that a vertical position to which a small tank is supported is adjustable. These adjusting members are coaxially arranged. When the float-position adjusting member is rotated in one direction, a first contact part of the float-position adjusting member comes in contact with a first contact part of the small-tank-position adjusting member for their corotation. When the small-tank-position adjusting member is rotated in the other direction, second contact parts of the adjusting members come in contact with each other for their corotation. There is no corotation between the contact state of the first contact parts and the contact state of the second contact parts, whose rotational angle is 10 degrees or more.

Abstract: A device that mitigates urine backsplash in most types of conventional urinals. The device includes low-impact angled plates (or fins) to facilitate deflection and mitigate splash back from urine streams. In an aspect, a plurality of flexible or rigid plates are angled towards a user (e.g., sixty degrees), which allows for the urine stream to plane or glide across the respective plate surfaces and not splash back on the user.

Abstract: The present invention provides valve assembly for use in a floor drain. In various embodiments, the valve assembly comprises a substantially cylindrical seal frame, the seal frame defining a seal frame wall and at least one support wall extending in the longitudinal direction of the seal frame, a flexible sealing member located proximate a distal end of the seal frame, and an attachment tab configured to secure the flexible sealing member to the seal frame, wherein the seal frame and the support wall are further configured to create a resting deflection of the flexible sealing member, such that fluid may flow through the valve assembly in one direction, and the flow of gasses through the valve assembly is prevented in the opposite direction.

Abstract: Systems for use in one or more sludge or waste collection devices (e.g., containers, vessels or basins). One such system is a sludge removal system for removing sludge from one or more sludge collection devices. The sludge removal system includes one or more sludge removal grids disposed in one or more sludge collection devices. Each sludge removal grid preferably includes at least one header and a plurality of sludge collection laterals. Another such system includes a fluid distribution system for distributing one or more fluids in one or more sludge or waste collection devices. A movement restricting or prevention member is provided in both the fluid distribution and sludge removal systems to prevent or restrict movement of the sludge collection laterals and the fluid distribution laterals away from or towards a floor of a corresponding collection device without anchoring or fixing the laterals to the floor.

Abstract: Disclosed is a modular building system including, in some embodiments, one or more wall panels, one or more floor panels, and one or more roof panels. The modular building components of the modular building system including the one or more wall panels, the one or more floor panels, and the one or more roof panels can form housing or storage structures with electrical wiring, plumbing, or both wiring and plumbing. The housing or storage structures can be erected by one or more persons without a need for a plumber, an electrician, or power tools. Also disclosed is a method for erecting one or more housing or storage structure in accordance with the modular building system.

Abstract: Pyramidal housing autonomous and suitable for different environmental conditions. Its pyramidal structure (1) is made up of metal profiles (10) that include corner pillars (10a), side pillars (10b), beams or cross structures of mezzanine (17)(19) and rafters that form the openings (4), being the pillars anchored to the foundation beam (13); over this structure, the outer covers (15) that form the pyramidal walls (15a) are mounted; in the blind sections of the outer cover (15) of the upper floor there are mounting supports (32) for arrangements of solar panels (30), while at the apex (12) there is a wind energy generator; other blind sectors allow the mounting of a solar heater (50).

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a sound insulating sheet member that has high sound-insulating performance which exceeds mass law while being relatively light weight, that is highly flexible in design, excellent in versatility, and easy to manufacture so that productivity and economic efficiency can be improved, and a sound insulating structural body or the like using the same. The object thereof is achieved by using a sound insulating sheet member comprising at least a sheet having rubber elasticity and a plurality of resonant portions, wherein the resonant portions are provided in contact with a sheet surface of the sheet, each of the resonant portions including a base part and a weight part, and the weight part being supported by the base part and having a larger mass than the base part.

Abstract: The present application is directed toward fire-rated wall construction components and wall systems for use in building construction. Embodiments can include tracks for holding studs which incorporate various geometries capable of receiving fire-retardant material, flat straps for use between tracks and fluted wall components, fire sponges for use in fluted wall components, and tracks with protruding grooves or other structures which prevent unwanted air movement between a wallboard component and the track.

Abstract: A sustainable building material and system comprising of panels with alternatively oriented spacers and with panel connectors, panel edges and composites thereof. It is manufactured from semi-material in two manufacturing operations; the first manufacturing the panels, panel connectors and edges and the second manufacturing sub-assembles or composite elements from these. The building material and system are suitable for manufacture and assembly at various levels of technology and investment, and are designed for efficiency in manufacture, transport and offsite and onsite assembly.

Abstract: A weather resistant temporary wall system and method useful for forming a temporary barrier during building construction or renovation includes a series of modular wall panels that may be removably fit together in the size needed. The wall panels have complimentary shaped edge profiles that form a protective barrier against water penetration. The wall panels may be assembled on site in vertically stacked relationship between a pair of support posts which extend from floor to ceiling. The side edges of the wall panels have edge profiles that are complimentary in shape to the side edges of the support posts such that the panels may be removably attached to the support posts. The wall panels may further include a string reinforced polyethylene material for increased strength.

Abstract: A building form system including a plurality of forms for assembling into a wall template that is filled with concrete to create a building wall. The system includes a corner form assembly comprising an inner corner form and an outer corner form for disposition on a corner footing. The outer corner form includes walls angled from a bend. A pair of connectors are disposed on opposite ends from the bend. The inner corner form includes corresponding connectors for attachment to the outer corner form around a preset vertical rebar in the corner footing. The system further includes a base form extending between a first pair of connectors that include a peripheral wall disposed directly therebetween and the second pair of connectors for mating engagement with the first that include an inset wall spaced inwardly therefrom. Spacing between the peripheral and inset wall of adjacent base forms accommodating vertical rebar.

Abstract: A three dimensional grid system for lighting, data, and power equipment that can be used to position both the grid system as well as any equipment mounted upon it above the user and away from or otherwise off the surface of their work area for optimum productivity. The grid system may include both manual and motorized lifters, so that the grid system may be raised or lowered for maintenance and configuration changes. Clamps hold equipment and move along the tubing for optimum equipment placement, and motorized equipment lifters raise and lower devices to/from the work area. For the motorized lifters, software is included that communicates with the device across internet connections and gives users the ability to reconfigure their work area remotely, without touching the device.

Abstract: A method of construction process of a reinforced compound concrete beam containing demolished concrete lumps comprising following steps. Form an I-shaped steel member with a discontinuous top flange by welding a bottom flange plate, a web and two steel plates. Set up a bottom die of the reinforced compound concrete beam. After hoisting the I-shaped steel member with the discontinuous top flange in position, bind longitudinal bars, waist bars and stirrups, and finally set up a side die. (2) Wet the demolished concrete lumps, pour the fresh concrete with a thickness of 20-30 mm inside a cavity formed by the bottom die and the side die, and then put a layer of the wet demolished concrete lumps in a gap between the two steel plates. The two steel plates are two rectangle steel plates or two trapezoid steel plates. Stir artificially so that the demolished concrete lumps are uniformly distributed inside the cavity formed by the bottom die and the side die.

Abstract: A gutter fastening system for a building allows a downspout extension to be selectively attached to an elbow joint of a downspout. A plurality of mounting members that can be screws are screwed through the downspout and/or the downspout extension. A flexible elastic piece that serves as a linkage member is then placed on a first portion of the screws and secures the downspout extension to the downspout. The elastic piece is selectively removable from the downspout and the downspout extension allowing the downspout extension to be removed from the downspout.

Abstract: A bracket-flashing assembly for roofing in a bracket. Said bracket-flashing assembly comprise said bracket, a bracket cover and a fasteners. Said bracket comprise a fastener apertures configured to receive a portion of said fasteners to selectively attach said bracket-flashing assembly to a fixed structure and an added fixture. Said bracket comprise a first portion and a second portion. Said first portion is attached to said second portion at an elbow. Said bracket cover comprises a raised portion and a body. Said raised portion comprises a stamped portion of said raised portion being shaped to selectively encase a portion of said second portion.

Abstract: A furring strip for mounting a cladding article to a building substrate, the furring strip comprising a first member, a second member parallel to the first member, and a web disposed between and spacedly coupling the first member and the second member. The first member, the second member, and the web form at least one u-shaped channel configured to receive and retain a wall cladding panel. The furring strip is fixable to a building substrate by mechanical or chemical fasteners to retain one or more cladding articles at a fixed spacing from the building substrate.

Abstract: The invention relates to a floor panel, in particular a laminated floor panel. The invention also relates to a floor covering consisting of a plurality of mutually coupled floor panels according to the invention. The invention further relates to a method for mutually coupling two floor panels, in particular laminated floor panels, according to the invention.

Abstract: A retractable floor cover. The device includes an elongated cylindrical housing and a flexible panel connected to a rotatable spool disposed within an interior volume of the housing, which is operably connected to a spring-rewind mechanism. The panel extends outwardly through a slot disposed on the housing, wherein the panel is configured to move between an extended position and a retracted position. A control disposed on the housing is configured to activate the spring-rewind mechanism, wherein activation of the spring-rewind mechanism is configured to roll the panel along the spool and retract the panel though the slot and into the interior volume of the housing. The housing can be integral to an article of furniture or may be secured to an existing article of furniture via a first strap disposed on a first end of the housing and a second strap disposed on an opposing second end of the housing.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods and devices for mounting a floating floor on a beam structure comprising a plurality of parallel beams, the method comprising positioning a plurality of devices placed at a regular distance and fixing said devices to the beams, the devices comprising a horizontally oriented support, and at least one fixing element comprising a vertical part configured to be secured to at least one lateral wall of a beam, the support being connected to the fixing element. The method also comprises mounting joists by inserting elements consisting of an acoustic insulating material on the supports of the devices, each joist being carried by at least two supports, the combined height of the joists and the acoustic elements being such that the upper surface of the joists is located at a greater height than the beams of the beam structure, and mounting the floor on the upper surfaces of the joists.

Abstract: A lap siding product with a central face cut, allowing an installer or user to break the lap siding product in half manually, without tools, resulting in two pieces of lap siding. The central face cut extends for the length of the product, and its depth is a substantial portion of the thickness of the lap siding product. A central back cut opposite to the central face cut may be provided, as well as a pair of back spacing cuts along the edges of the back face of the product. A pair of machined nail lines on the face of the product assist in determining locations for nailing the post-break pieces of lap siding during installation.

Abstract: A horizontal formwork is disclosed that includes a support base and a plurality of formwork panels that are supported thereon. The support base includes a plurality of basic grids that each have four heads arranged at the vertices of the basic grid. Two main beams are arranged parallel to one another, and two edge beams arranged parallel to one another and perpendicular to the main beams. Each basic grid also includes central beams which are arranged parallel to the edge beams and supported on the main beams. The main beams include housings adapted for receiving an end of a respective central beam. At least one of the basic grids includes at least one main beam having support sections for additional beams for supporting the formwork panels.

Abstract: An attachment for a reach lift or other construction vehicle provides a saddle assembly or other rest for supporting a brace thereon, for ease in positioning a brace, such as adjacent to a wall of a tilt-up building. The saddle assembly is mounted on the attachment to a lateral side thereof and facilitates tilting and optionally also pivoting for control of position and orientation of the brace as it is maneuvered into position, and held by the attachment. The saddle assembly in one form includes a trough in which the brace can rest. The trough is typically mounted to a collar which is tiltably placed upon a shaft supported by a base of the attachment, with the collar facilitating tilting. A removable clasp or other fastener removably secures the brace to the trough of the saddle assembly or other brace rest.

Abstract: An accessible or ADA/ANSI compliant style of portable restroom is provided. The portable restroom includes one or more of the features of: structural supports and/or curved sidewall segments allowing for the use of lighter weight material or construction of thinner walls and roof; improved holding tank structure; improved joints; vertical and horizontal grab bars; grab bar mounts which are molded into the restroom sidewall and facilitate mounting high impact yet flexible tubing; an improved lightweight floor structure, and a floor having upturned flanges which provide an area for attachment of the sidewalls; and integrated recesses in the floor for lift truck forks, among other features. A floor structure is also provided that comprises a sheet of material forming a floor, the material having an upturned flange surrounding its perimeter, and a threshold formed by a recess in the upturned flange on the perimeter of the plastic sheet.

Abstract: A mobile communications device includes a wireless communication transceiver to communicate commands or messages and to receive commands, measurements or messages, one or more memory devices, one or more processors, computer-readable instructions stored in the one or more memory devices, accessed from the one or more memory devices and executable by the one or more processors to cause the mobile device to communicate, via the wireless communication transceiver, commands, messages or instructions to a first umbrella to control some operations of the first umbrella and communicate, via the wireless communication transceiver, commands, messages or instructions to a second umbrella to control some operations of the second umbrella. The wireless transceiver may communicate utilizing a personal area network (PAN) communications protocol, a wireless local area network communications protocol or a cellular communications protocol.

Abstract: The invention provides means, methods, and devices for suspending persons and goods above the ground while outdoors. Particularly, the invention provides a treepod assembly having a tent and a suspension element, capable of securely supporting at least one occupant while suspended above the ground from a tree or other elevated structure. In some embodiments, the treepod assembly may further include a rigid frame for additional support. Certain embodiments include an inflatable pocket that protects occupants and items inside the tent from injury or damage in case of a fall and impact with the ground.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an automatic instant tent frame including: a head for collectively coupling a plurality of legs thereto; and the plurality of legs for providing a framework of an automatic instant tent, each leg having an upper pole and a lower pole coupled integrally to each other by means of a pole connector, wherein the head includes: a hub for collectively coupling a plurality of pole couplers thereto; the pole couplers each having one end portion coupled to one end of the upper pole and the other end pivot-coupled to a corresponding coupling wall of the hub; a stopper coupled to top of the hub; a compression spring fitted to a through hole formed on the center of a coupling pillar of the hub; coupling nuts disposed on top and underside of the stopper; and a coupling bolt fitted to the compression spring.

Abstract: An adjustable door pull to be installed on a first surface of a door, the adjustable door pull including a grip, and at least one detachable standoff removably coupled to the grip to allow the grip to be attached to the first surface of the door

Abstract: A gun safe has a container body, a hinged door and a locking assembly. The container body has apertures in a bolt receiving side of the jam and a corresponding number of door bolts extendable from a second edge of the door. The locking assembly has a barrier panel which defines a narrow longitudinal slot. The slot receives a guard member welded to an internal surface of the door adjacent the second edge, and is reinforced by a barrier panel against lateral flexing or distortion. The closure optionally is mounted to a multi-hinge device that permits the closure to reciprocally translate in a plane P corresponding to the opening. The barrier member is optionally widely spaced from the second edge of the jam to accommodate lateral travel of the guard member on closure. A handle mechanism controls lateral movement of the closure and retraction or extension of the locking bolts.

Abstract: An intelligent door lock system is provided with a push notification. A sensor is configured to be coupled to a drive shaft of a lock. The position sensing device senses position of the drive shaft to assist in locking and unlocking a lock of a lock. An engine with a memory is coupled to the positioning sensing device. The engine and an energy source are coupled to the circuit. A push notification is provided to a dwelling user when a lock of the intelligent door lock system is manually opened.

Abstract: An electronic lock assembly according to the invention includes a capacitor unit for storing secondary power, a test circuit for testing the capacitor unit. The test circuit is arranged to connect a test load to the capacitor unit for testing its condition, and to measure the voltage of the capacitor unit before connecting the test load, slightly after connecting the test load, and slightly before disconnecting the test load.

Abstract: A mortise lock assembly is disclosed that enables a position of a door associated with the mortise lock assembly to be determined despite whether a deadbolt is in a retracted state or an engaged state. An auxiliary latch assembly transitions between an engaged state and a retracted state. A main latch assembly may also transition between an engaged state and a retracted state. A magnetic field sensing device that is positioned on the auxiliary latch assembly detects a magnetic field generated by a magnetic field generating device positioned on a door strike. The magnetic field sensing device is positioned on the auxiliary latch assembly such that the magnetic field sensing device is aligned with the magnetic field generating device positioned on the door strike when the door is in a closed position. The magnetic field sensing device may also be positioned on the main latch assembly in a similar manner.

Abstract: In one form, a multipoint locking assembly included a first latch device, a second latch device, and a mortise assembly coupled to the first and second latch devices. The mortise assembly may comprise a first transmission coupled to the first latch device via a first flexible member, a second transmission coupled to the second latch device via a second flexible member, and an actuation assembly operable to actuate the first and second transmissions. At least one of the transmissions comprises a slack removal device operable to remove slack in the flexible member to which it is coupled, thereby ensuring proper transmission of pulling forces between the transmission and the latch device.

Abstract: A method for detecting a handed configuration of a door includes providing an electronic lock, which includes a latch assembly that includes a bolt movable between an extended position and a retracted position and a motor that is configured to drive the bolt between the extended position and the retracted position. The latch assembly includes a control circuit for controlling the motor to selectively move the bolt, at least one sensor in electrical communication with the control circuit, and at least one orientation indicator. The method includes detecting the presence of the at least one the orientation indicator and identifying a handed configuration based on the detection by the at least one sensor. The method includes driving, by the control circuit, the motor based on the identified handed configuration. The control circuit identifies the handed configuration without moving the bolt between the extended position and the retracted position.