Patents Issued in December 6, 2018
  • Publication number: 20180347132
    Abstract: An ice melting device formed into an impact dispersion projectile for melting ice. The projectile being formed of salt and other ice melting chemicals. The ice melting compound is mixed, placed into a jig, dipped into a combination of liquid detergent and water then drained, compressed, heated, and then cooled. The projectile may then be removed from the jig and packaged. The projectile may be thrown by an individual onto an ice coated surface where the projectile upon impact will disintegrate and disperse the ice melting salt and ice melting chemicals onto the ice coated surface initiating the melting of the ice.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2018
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventor: Tom Stiles
  • Publication number: 20180347133
    Abstract: A method for controlling the gate based on the habitat requirement for fish overwintering in rivers. According to the characteristics of biological habitat of the river and the habitat demand of fishes during overwintering, the method specifically comprises the steps of: firstly, determining candidate fishes for ecological flow calculation though fish resources investigating and historical data, and then screening out the target fish by adopting hierarchical analysis method; Secondly, establishing a quantitative response relationship curve between target fish physiological adaptions and water temperature, obtaining ecological water level which ensures the target fish overwintering safely according to the vertical temperature distribution, and establishing the relation between water depth and discharge using hydrodynamic model; finally, setting up a gate control system including a radar water level meter in the overwintering areas and an ecological water level management system in a gate control room.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2018
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventors: Qiuwen CHEN, Li WANG, Yuqing LIN, Liuming HU, Tiesheng GUAN, Cheng CHEN, Ranran FENG
  • Publication number: 20180347134
    Abstract: A containment system consists of a set of filtering units, a first float, a second float, and a sliding mechanism. The set of filtering units is used to filter an oil spill or other hazardous material. The first float and the second float allow the apparatus to stay afloat in the water source. The sliding mechanism allows the user to control the first float and the second float and thus, control the submersion level of the set of filtering units. Each of the set of filtering units is interconnected through a first interlocking mechanism and a second interlocking mechanism. A plurality of perforated filter cartridges of the set of filtering units executes the filtering process. Preferably, the plurality of perforated filter cartridges will be removably positioned within an enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2018
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventors: Kenneth Stefan Jones, Devon Morris
  • Publication number: 20180347135
    Abstract: Without limitation, embodiments of the present invention relates to an offshore wellhead platform (100), the offshore wellhead platform (100) comprising a configurable support structure (200) for supporting upper parts of a plurality of conductors (210) through which one or more well processing tasks can be performed, wherein the configurable support structure (200) further provides a first position (150) and a second position (160) for the conductors (210), and the offshore wellhead platform (100) allows movement of an upper part of a conductor (210) between its first (150) and second position (160). In this way, efficiency when processing a plurality of wells is provided since repositioning of the well center is not needed or needed significantly less. Effectively, the wells are brought to the well center so-to-speak instead of the well center needing to be moved to each well.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2016
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventor: Michael Kannegaard
  • Publication number: 20180347136
    Abstract: The Open End Friction Pile comprises of four steel plates, four brackets, and one driving head. The steel plates have a first bend line and a second bend line that are equidistant from a distal end. The first bend line and second bend line of the steel plates are equidistant from each other creating a center portion. The brackets have a first bend line and a second bend line that are equidistant from a distal end. The first bend line and second bend line of the brackets are equidistant from each other creating a center portion. The bracket has a third bend line along the center portion. One bracket is connected to one steel plate along the distal ends and center portion. All four steel plates and four brackets concurrently connect along the distal ends to form two open-ends. A driving head is connected covering the top open-end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2017
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventor: Tiffany Koman
  • Publication number: 20180347137
    Abstract: An extension support member includes a bracket or web having a first planar portion or leg, a second planar portion or leg, an acute angle between the first planar portion or leg and the second planar portion or leg, and a bend or backbone joining the first planar portion or leg to the second planar portion or leg. The extension support member also includes is a first mounting portion or tab joined to the second planar portion or leg via the bend or backbone at a first obtuse angle and a second mounting portion or tab joined to the first planar portion or leg via the bend or backbone at a second obtuse angle. The first mounting portion and the second mounting portion are located at opposite ends of the bracket or web.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2018
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventors: Timothy P. Heady, Charles W. Heady
  • Publication number: 20180347138
    Abstract: A guy wire anchoring device is provided which can be used to hold a tower in place. The device features a container which has a plurality of solid side panels, which are connected to two adjacent side panels using a side hinge mechanism. As a result, the container can be reversably moved from an essentially flat, folded orientation, to an expanded empty container orientation when un-folded. The container also includes at least one base plate which is hingeably mounted to the lower edge of at least one side panel of the container, and which can be moved to a position wherein it at least partially closes the opening at the bottom of said empty container. The container is adapted to be filled with a suitable, local material such as sand, aggregate, or the like, in order to increase the weight of the guy wire anchoring device. The device includes a guy wire anchoring bracket to which guy wires can be attached.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2016
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventor: Ciro Pasini
  • Publication number: 20180347139
    Abstract: Systems and methods for underground water seeping prevention system comprising: a vertical cutting subsystem; a horizontal cutting subsystem; a sheet deployment subsystem; and a control subsystem comprising at least one computing device executing dedicated software.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2016
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventor: Erez DOR
  • Publication number: 20180347140
    Abstract: A wellhead foundation is for one or more subsea wells. The wellhead foundation has a suction foundation with a housing with an open bottom and a top which is closable with a top cover, and one or more pipes being attached to the housing and extending from the top of the housing and at least over a substantial part of the vertical extent of the housing and away from the housing at least in a vertical direction. A straight upper part of each pipe projects up above the top of the housing and forms an upper conductor-casing portion which is arranged to receive the upper well-pipe portion and forms part of a low-pressure barrier in the well. The straight upper pipe portion of each pipe is arranged parallel to the center axis of the housing. A method of establishing a subsea wellhead foundation is described as well.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2016
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Applicant: NeoDrill AS
    Inventors: Wolfgang Mathis, Harald Strand
  • Publication number: 20180347141
    Abstract: An anchoring system for a mechanically stabilized earthen structure having an earthen structure and at least one reinforced concrete wall panel having a concrete portion and a rebar structure. The anchoring system has at least one anchor pocket, at least one anchor structure, and at least one anchor strap. The at least one anchor pocket is arranged within the concrete portion of the at least one reinforced concrete wall panel. The at least one anchor structure has at least one anchor portion. The at least one anchor structure is arranged within the concrete portion of the at least one reinforced concrete wall panel such that the at least one anchor portion is accessible within the at least one anchor pocket. The at least one anchor strap that engages the earthen structure and the at least one anchor portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2018
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventor: Steven V. Ruel
  • Publication number: 20180347142
    Abstract: The disclosed technology includes temporary support structures for use in the repair of a transmission tower. A typical transmission tower includes a tripod that receive the load of the tower and distributes it to piles embedded in the ground. A temporary support structure may temporarily remove the load of the transmission tower from the tripod to allow the tripod to be removed and replaced with a new tripod. A temporary support system may include a pile temporary support system, a beam support structure supported by the pile temporary support system, and a flower pot adapter lifting assembly configured to attach to a portion of the transmission tower to transfer a load of the transmission tower to the beam support structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2018
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventor: Kristopher Mark Neighbor
  • Publication number: 20180347143
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2018
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Applicant: KUBOTA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Toshihiko TAKEMURA, Shunichiro MORI
  • Publication number: 20180347144
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2018
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Applicant: KUBOTA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Toshihiko TAKEMURA, Shunichiro MORI, Hiroshi KOYAMATSU, Hayato IDO, Shigeki MORISHITA
  • Publication number: 20180347145
    Abstract: An auto-powered mobile machine with controls for a riding operator and a system for carrying and making controllable use of a tool includes a wireless radio communication component that sends signals from controls in the cab to a wireless electronic control component that operates tool actuators. The wireless electronic control component is powered by a hydraulic generator that obtains power from hydraulic lines from a hydraulic pump powered by the machine's engine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2017
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventor: Stephen T. Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20180347146
    Abstract: A control system for a machine includes a boom position sensor to generate signals indicative of a boom position, a stick position sensor to generate signals indicative of a stick position, and an operator input sensor to enable an operator to input a slewing power demand and generate signals indicative of the slewing power demand. The control system includes a controller communicably coupled to the boom position sensor, the stick position sensor, and the operator input sensor. The controller creates a dynamic stress model of the machine based on at least one of the boom position and the stick position. The controller receives the signals indicative of the slewing power demand. The controller determines an applied slewing power threshold based on the dynamic stress model. The controller compares the slewing power demand with the applied slewing power threshold and adjusts the applied slewing power based on the comparison.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2017
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventor: Stephen Platt Rutherford
  • Publication number: 20180347147
    Abstract: To provide a working machine including a lower travelling body and an upper slewing body disposed in a slewable manner with respect to the lower travelling body, the working machine being capable of more reliably preventing the upper slewing body from coming into contact with an obstacle existing around the working machine. The working machine includes a detection device, a position identification device, and a movement control device. The position identification device includes a calculation section, a conversion section, and an identification section. The movement control device controls the movement of the upper slewing body in such a way as to prevent the upper slewing body from coming into contact with the obstacle based on the position of the obstacle relative to the virtual boundary surface, the position being identified by the identification section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2018
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Applicant: KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Takayuki Doi, Ryuichi Hirose, Tomofumi Okada
  • Publication number: 20180347148
    Abstract: A left operating tool stand (39) disposed on the left side of an operator's seat (15) in a wheel loader (1) includes a support member (32), an operating tool stand (39) rotatably disposed to the support member (32) between an operating position and a tilt-up position, and an operating tool (53) disposed at a front end side of the operating tool stand (39) to operate the wheel loader (1). The operating tool stand (39) includes a rotating member (40) that is rotatably mounted about a support pin (33) as a rotational pivot, the supporting pin (33) being disposed to the support member (32), and a cam roller (50) that is rotatably disposed to the rotating member (40) and rotates together with the rotating member (40).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2016
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventors: Wataru ISAKA, Satoshi KAN
  • Publication number: 20180347149
    Abstract: A work machine operation assistance device enables setting of a manipulation gain appropriate for a skill level and habits of an operator and/or actual work contents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2016
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventor: Kunitsugu TOMITA
  • Publication number: 20180347150
    Abstract: A control system for a construction machine stops an upper swing structure at a desired swing stop angle. A main controller sets a swing stop target angle at which an upper swing structure is to be stopped. A swing stoppability determination section reads an angle signal of the upper swing structure with respect to an undercarriage and an angle of a work implement, and determines whether the swing of the upper swing structure can be stopped at the swing stop target angle. A work implement is controlled in such a manner that an extension action of the work implement in a swing radial direction is prohibited or a contraction action of the work implement in the swing radial direction is executed in response to a signal that indicates whether the swing can be stopped and that is determined by the swing stoppability determination section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2016
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventors: Hidekazu MORIKI, Hiroshi SAKAMOTO, Yasutaka TSURUGA, Tadashi OSAKA, Ryu NARIKAWA
  • Publication number: 20180347151
    Abstract: A shovel includes a lower running body and an upper turning body that is turnably provided on the lower running body. An engine is mounted on the upper turning body. A hydraulic pump is driven by the engine to discharge an operating oil. A hydraulic actuator is mounted on the upper turning body. A control device controls operations of the shovel. An entering object detection device detects a position of an entering object in a monitoring area of said shovel and outputs a detection signal indicating the detection position of said entering object. The control device supplies, after a determination of an entry of the entering object into the monitoring area, the operating oil from the hydraulic pump to the hydraulic actuator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2018
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventor: Hiroyuki TSUKAMOTO
  • Publication number: 20180347152
    Abstract: A kinetic energy recovery system (KERS) tier a machine having a swing motor and/or an actuator includes a hydraulic motor/pump that can output pressurized fluid for operating at least one of: the swing motor and the actuator. A first shaft of the hydraulic motor/pump can be rotated by fluid returning from at least one of: the swing motor and the actuator back to the hydraulic motor/pump. Further, the KERS also includes a flywheel that can selectively couple with the first shaft with the help of a first clutch. The flywheel stores drive power generated by the hydraulic motor/pump from the return flow of fluid when the first clutch couples the flywheel with the first shaft of the hydraulic motor/pump. A gearing arrangement is coupled to the flywheel and can selectively engage with a second shaft associated with a prime mover of the machine with the help of a second clutch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2017
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony Dean McNealy, Corey Lee Gorman, Shogo Tada, Rustin Glenn Metzger, Hideki Nakajima, Justin Douglas Speichinger, Shinya Ohmura
  • Publication number: 20180347153
    Abstract: A pressure compensation unit includes: a control valve controlling hydraulic fluid supply and discharge to and from an actuator, the control valve including a pump port, a pair of relay and supply/discharge ports, and a tank port; a pressure compensation valve connected to the relay ports by an upstream and downstream-side relay lines, the pressure compensation valve moving in accordance with a pressure difference between upstream-side relay line and signal pressure; a load pressure detection line branching from the downstream-side relay line; a relief line connected to the downstream-side relay line and having a relief valve; and a switching valve leading: a maximum load pressure to the pressure compensation valve as the signal pressure when the hydraulic fluid does not flow through the relief line; and a pump pressure to the pressure compensation valve as the signal pressure when the hydraulic fluid flows through the relief line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2016
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Applicant: KAWASAKI JUKOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Yasunori HATANAKA, Masahiro MATSUO
  • Publication number: 20180347154
    Abstract: A system for determining a material entity to be removed from a pile by an implement of a material moving machine is provided. The system includes an arrangement for generating a current pile shape of the actual surface shape of the pile. Moreover, the system is adapted to determine a nominal pile shape of at least a portion of the pile. The nominal pile shape is determined on the basis of at least the current pile shape and information regarding the material type of the pile. Further the system is adapted to determine a surplus volume between the nominal pile shape and the current pile shape and the system is adapted to determine the material entity to be removed from the pile on the basis of the surplus volume.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2015
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Applicant: VOLVO CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AB
    Inventors: Torbjörn MARTINSSON, Martin MAGNUSSON
  • Publication number: 20180347155
    Abstract: A flex pin includes a compressible member positioned between first and second rigid members configured to be installed in a tooth and shank assembly. The first rigid member includes a locking recess defined by a front wall, a locking major surface, and a rear portion including a back wall and back gradient. At least one of the first or second rigid members includes a bonding recess configured to receive a portion of the compressible member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2018
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventor: Woo Young Jee
  • Publication number: 20180347156
    Abstract: The High Thermal Frost and Crystal Growing Water Maker, is a fully automated, fixed or mobile water making appliance designed to grow frost and crystal at an accelerated rate within its high thermal water crystals growing chamber. At the end of the crystals optimal freezer growth stage in the chamber, the fully-grown crystals and frost spicules, are melted within its harvesting apparatus. The then melted frost and crystals which is now converted to a liquid water, is afterward filtered using a variable stage filtration system within the unit. The crystal growing and water harvesting appliance is design to cycle continually; and at the end of any of the growth, harvesting and filtration cycle, the melted and filtered crystal liquid H2O, is siphon from the unit, to be use as potable water for any purpose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2017
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventor: Herman E. Lessey
  • Publication number: 20180347157
    Abstract: A water meter system and method may provide inline flow monitoring and leak detection that may track real-time water usage. The water meter system and method may utilize one or more dual pressure sensors and/or ultrasonic sensors to detect leaks quickly and automatically turn off a valve. A spool may be utilized that may provide the dual pressure sensors on opposite sides of a ball valve to separate upstream and downstream pressure zones when the valve is closed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2018
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventors: Donald J. Brotherton, David C. Morrow
  • Publication number: 20180347158
    Abstract: A faucet assembly includes a bushing defining a cutout at a portion of a first end, and a control handle received on the first end of the bushing. The control handle includes an inner wall defining a set screw bore therein, and an outer wall spaced apart from the inner wall, the outer wall defining a visible bore therethrough. The control handle further includes a cavity at least partially defined between the inner wall and the outer wall. The cavity is configured to receive at least a portion of the cutout.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2018
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventors: William R. Bares, Perry D. Erickson
  • Publication number: 20180347159
    Abstract: A sink equipped with an intelligent control center for bathroom includes a main body, a mirror and a concealed bathroom central controller. The mirror is arranged on the main body. The concealed bathroom central controller is arranged at a rear side of the mirror. In addition, the mirror includes a mirror defogging system and a human detection system. The concealed bathroom central controller comprises a signal processing module, a touch control display device, a WIFI transmission system, a battery power supply system and a battery charging system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2017
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventor: Weilin Lu
  • Publication number: 20180347160
    Abstract: An assembly for a shower system having first and second shower members and connectable to a water supply with a supply pipe having a pipe outlet. The assembly includes an adjustable supply assembly and a diverter valve. The adjustable supply assembly includes an adapter coupleable to the pipe outlet, a supply member having a supply outlet and coupled to the adapter for movement along the axis, and a seal positioned to provide a sealed connection in adjusted positions. The diverter valve includes a valve inlet in fluid communication with the supply outlet, and first and second valve outlets in fluid communication with the first and second shower members, respectively. The shower system is mounted in an enclosure having a wall. The adapter connects to the pipe outlet on one side of the wall, and the diverter valve is located on another side of the wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2018
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventor: John M. Wilson
  • Publication number: 20180347161
    Abstract: Urinal screens are provided including an outer ring and a web portion bounded by the outer ring and formed from a plurality of web strings disposed in a mesh pattern, such that a plurality of open areas are defined among the web strings. The web portion includes a vaulted portion. Urinal screen assemblies are also provided and include a urinal screen and a bioenzymatic block containing odor combatting chemistry disposed in a void formed by the vaulted portion of the urinal screen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2018
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventors: Jacob Edward Malesky, Eric Paul Peterson, Jeffrey Charles Duhacek
  • Publication number: 20180347162
    Abstract: This safety cleanout cap system provides for the removal of water and debris from drains. It consists of a flow channel having sidewalls, a turning segment and a downward bend. The turning segment is on the same lateral plane as the safety cleanout cap and has left and right side depressions that extend above the downward bend. The depressions have tracks that are formed to diverge inwardly between top and bottom lateral edges and cooperatively receive and prevent tools from upward and downward movement along the sidewalls of the flow channel. The safety cleanout cap can be attached to pipe fittings in order to regulate the flow of fluid in compressed spaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2018
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventors: Costel Sfredel, Otilia Sfredel
  • Publication number: 20180347163
    Abstract: A water-aided plunger assembly for removing plumbing blockages and fixing clogged drains. Once fully assembled the water-aided plunger includes a plunger arm with a hollow channel to facilitate passage of pressurized water therethrough, a plunger head to create a suction force, a tubular house to connect the assembly to a water source, and a faucet adaptor to ensure connection across a wide range of faucets of varied shape and size. The faucet adapter also creates a vacuum seal around the faucet acting as the water source so as to preserve the vacuum and suction force required by the plunger head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2018
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventor: Kevin Tolman
  • Publication number: 20180347164
    Abstract: A mounting part for an apparatus to be mounted into a cut-out of a countertop includes a rail member, a roller bar pivotally coupled to the upper end of the rail member, and a latch member defining an internal cross-sectional space for receiving the rail member in a manner such that the latch member is able to travel along the rail member. A catch member is pivotally secured to the latch member, with the catch member having an end edge for contacting the underside of a countertop. A pulling assembly has a pulling wire that has opposite first and second ends, with the pulling wire suspended about the roller bar, where the first end of the pulling member is pulled to pull the latch member and the catch member upwardly to cause the end edge of the catch member to contact the underside of a countertop.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2018
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Applicant: NINGBO AFA KITCHEN AND BATH CO., LTD.
    Inventor: WENGAO XU
  • Publication number: 20180347165
    Abstract: Improvements in a tankless toilet flush system is disclosed. The Flush-All-Tankless device is disclosed in two versions: First version has the water output at the bottom that has an All-split-lock coupler joint assembly to connect it to urinals or some toilet bowls with no water tank mounting holes (like in many commercial toilet bowls). The second version has a factory built in All-Mounting-Base at the bottom to connect it to the remainder of toilet bowl systems on the market which includes all the toilet bowls with water tank mounting holes like in most residential toilet bowls. For those who prefer the porcelain look, an All porcelain cover can be used. This system eliminates the need for a water tank and can be used on toilet bowls with a wall mounted tanks used in many countries. This way the wall mounted tank can be completely eliminated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2017
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventor: Nat R. Shain
  • Publication number: 20180347166
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a sanitary washing device includes a main part, a toilet lid, and a radio wave sensor. The main part includes a toilet lid opening/closing part including a metal. The toilet lid is pivotally supported by the toilet lid opening/closing part to be rotatable with respect to the main part. The radio wave sensor is provided in an interior of the main part and uses a radio wave to detect a user in front of the main part. The radio wave sensor is positioned further frontward than the toilet lid opening/closing part. At least a part of the radio wave sensor overlaps at least a part of the toilet lid opening/closing part in a horizontal direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2018
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventors: Yuta Tanogashira, Shoichi Tsuiki, Takeshi Yasugata, Masami Tsujita
  • Publication number: 20180347167
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a sanitary washing device includes a main part, a toilet seat, and a radio wave sensor. The main part includes a toilet seat movable part including a metal. The toilet seat is supported by the toilet seat movable part to be rotatable. The radio wave sensor is provided in an interior of the main part and uses a radio wave to detect a user in front of the main part. The radio wave sensor includes a controller that determines a state of the user and outputs a signal relating to a determination result. The toilet seat movable part opens and closes the toilet seat based on the signal. The controller is positioned further rearward than the toilet seat movable part. At least a part of the controller overlaps at least a part of the toilet seat movable part in a frontward/rearward direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2018
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventors: Masami Tsujita, Shoichi Tsuiki, Yuta Tanogashira, Takeshi Yasugata
  • Publication number: 20180347168
    Abstract: A toilet that with a cleanout aperture and an access panel or plug that provide access to highest point the siphon section of the toilet. The access panel extends over aperture that extends from the flush water inlet surface to the crest, or apex, of the siphon section. The cover plate extends over the flush valve support surface provides access to the siphon section to provide access to clogs in the up sloping, apex, or down sloping portions of the siphon section. The toilet may be wall-mounted or floor mounted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2018
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventor: Theodore Nuncio
  • Publication number: 20180347169
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a sanitary washing device includes a main part and a sensor. The main part includes a nozzle and a flow channel switching unit. The flow channel switching unit includes a motor and switches a flow channel of water flowing toward the nozzle by an operation of the motor. The sensor is provided in an interior of the main part and includes a transmitter/receiver and a controller. The transmitter/receiver radiates a radio wave and receives the radio wave reflected by an user. The controller determines a state of the user based on the radio wave received by the transmitter/receiver and outputs a signal relating to a determination result. The main part controls an operation of the flow channel switching unit and the nozzle based on the signal. The nozzle is positioned between the sensor and the motor in a width direction of the nozzle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2018
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventors: Masami Tsujita, Shoichi Tsuiki, Yuta Tanogashira, Takeshi Yasugata
  • Publication number: 20180347170
    Abstract: An obstruction clearing assembly for clearing an obstruction from the P-trap to the waste outlet of the toilet. The assembly is positioned inside the toilet is accessible and controlled outside the fixture by a foot pedal which is connected to a flexible cable, which are aligned diagonally by a plurality of at least a dozen threads located outside of the assembly. A cable is connected to a chain with multiple joints and rotates the pulley wheels and rotors inside the assembly. The rotors move in conjunction with the obstruction inside the pipeline. A sleeve provides a rigid frame for the cable. A tensioner connects the cable and the cross bar. The pulley rollers change the direction of the cable from a diagonal to a vertical position and vice versa while the cross bar holds the tensioner that is connected to the chain and toilet base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2018
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventor: Aries M. Rosal
  • Publication number: 20180347171
    Abstract: A toilet flange for facilitating installation of a toilet onto a drain pipe is provided. The toilet flange is rotationally adjustable while being irreversibly inserted into or onto the drain pipe. The toilet flange includes a flanged pipe cooperative with a circumferential gripping ring. The flanged pipe has an outer surface that includes a circumferential channel. The circumferential gripping ring cooperates with the circumferential channel so as to provide rotational adjustment while the flanged pipe is irreversibly inserted into or onto the drain pipe. The flanged pipe outer surface includes a circumferential groove for accommodating a sealing ring seated in the circumferential groove. The circumferential gripping ring includes a channel guide ring that is seated rotatably within the circumferential channel, and a plurality of gripping projections extending from the channel guide ring. The toilet flange is simpler and faster to install, providing a longer-lasting seal than a traditional toilet flange.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2018
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventor: Darrell Gregory Connell
  • Publication number: 20180347172
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a moment-resisting frame for connecting beams and columns of a structure. The moment-resisting frame may include a beam comprising a top horizontal flange, a bottom horizontal flange, and a vertical web fitted securely between the top horizontal flange and the bottom horizontal flange. The moment-resisting frame may also include a column comprising a lateral vertical flange. The lateral vertical flange may include a top flange threaded hole, a bottom flange threaded hole, a first lateral flange threaded hole, and a second lateral flange threaded hole. The moment-resisting frame may further include a plurality of rows of coplanar plates that retrofitted around an outermost periphery of the beam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2018
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventor: Mohammad Ramezani
  • Publication number: 20180347173
    Abstract: The elasto-mechanical chamber is a device for the internal coupling and joining of C-type structural profiles. According to the invention, by securing the open elastic casing of the chamber by means of mechanical pressure, in a firm but not totally rigid manner, the device allows energy to be dissipated to the profile(s) to which it is joined. The elasto-mechanical chamber covers the single elasto-mechanical chamber and the double elasto-mechanical chamber, both of which have a similar design in terms of shape, number of components and action mechanism, and hence the same name. The features of each can be used to create bi-directional connectors and multi-directional connectors that can meet the different connection requirements of different types of structures and physical bodies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2016
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventor: Alejandro GAJARDO SILVA
  • Publication number: 20180347174
    Abstract: The air dome includes one or several membrane shells made from plastic film material. It has on at least one longitudinal or transverse side a frame construction which is connected to the bordering membrane material, and in the frame profile at least one transparent film is incorporated, for forming a window front. The air dome includes one or several membrane shells made of plastic film. The membranes are formed as double-ply membranes with an outer and inner membrane and divided into strips. The strips can be connected along their longitudinal edges by means of a keder having a keder connection profile in a force-locked manner. Surface heat-reflective mats can have multiple layers of absorption-reducing air bubble film to reduce the transmission heat losses. The construction of such a constructed air dome can be handled by two people as well as the dismantling and the transporting and interim storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2016
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventor: Klaus MING
  • Publication number: 20180347175
    Abstract: A modular building structure for a turbomachinery equipment includes a first prefabricated structure, a second prefabricated structure, and a plurality of guides to align and couple the first prefabricated structure to the second prefabricated structure. The first prefabricated structure includes a first rigid frame formed from first linear members, and defines first pin receiving holes. The second prefabricated structure includes a second rigid frame formed from second linear members, and defines second pin receiving holes. Each guide includes a plate having an opening extending through the plate, and an elongated member extending through the opening of the plate. The elongated member includes a first end portion extending inside a corresponding first pin receiving hole and a second end portion extending inside a corresponding second pin receiving hole for coupling the first prefabricated structure with the second prefabricated structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2017
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Applicant: Solar Turbines Incorporated
    Inventors: Kevin Douglas Anderson, Martin Lewis Warren, Jeffrey James Jaffurs, Marcel Van Der Stok
  • Publication number: 20180347176
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a disaster-proof home, which is used as a home for daily life, but when a disaster such as an earthquake, a tornado, a typhoon, a strong wind, a flood, or a fire occurs, the house is lowered below the ground or is lifted to be spaced apart from the ground, preventing a housing damage and personal injury caused by the disaster and personal injury, and is capable of daily living in a residential space formed in a house and when a sudden disaster occurs, the house is either lowered to an evacuation space formed in the protection wall or floated automatically by water depending on the disaster situation, without the risk of moving to an outside protective facility so that it is effective for the residents to be safe and to prevent property and personal injury caused by the disaster.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2016
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventors: Jun Ho CHO, Hee Sung CHO
  • Publication number: 20180347177
    Abstract: A “POLYFUNCTIONAL STRUCTURAL CONNECTOR” used both as a wall connector and a vertical and horizontal structural element, in the prefabricated construction system registered under patent 002222-2015/DIN-INDECOPI. This element, as a result of the dimensions thereof and the location of the holes thereof, may be used both as a wall connector and as a system structure. It is composed of a square-section tubular part, with pre-set holes to connect the different system elements of Patent 002222-2015/DIN-INDECOPI. This element is herein referred to as Polyfunctional Structural Connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2015
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventor: JUAN FERNANDO LJUBICIC RUBIO
  • Publication number: 20180347178
    Abstract: An extension support member includes a bracket or web having a first planar portion or leg, a second planar portion or leg, an acute, concave angle between the first planar portion or leg and the second planar portion or leg, and a bend or backbone joining the first planar portion or leg to the second planar portion or leg. The extension support member also includes is a first mounting portion or tab joined to the second planar portion or leg via the bend or backbone at a first, convex obtuse angle and a second mounting portion or tab joined to the first planar portion or leg via the bend or backbone at a second obtuse, convex angle. The first mounting portion and the second mounting portion are located at opposite ends of the bracket or web.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2018
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventors: TIMOTHY P. HEADY, CHARLES W. HEADY
  • Publication number: 20180347179
    Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method is provided to connect precast concrete panels to a structural member. The connector can have a receiving member embedded in a precast concrete panel and can further have an attachment member that selectively interconnects to the receiving member. This attachment member can have a surface that is oriented substantially perpendicular to the precast concrete panel and that receives or supports a structural member such as a floor joist or a second precast concrete panel. The configuration of a protrusion of the attachment member allows for a rapid and secure interconnection with an aperture in the receiving member. A builder can use the connector system described herein to rapidly and securely assemble multiple precast concrete panels to structural members in the construction of, for example, a parking garage or other similar structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2018
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventors: David Kelly, Michael J. Recker, Gary Hartman, Ronald G. Naumann, Sidney E. Francies, III
  • Publication number: 20180347180
    Abstract: A sealing member for use between a flashing member and a roofing material is made of a compressible material and with slits and/or weakening sections extending into the sealing member from the exterior surface towards the interior surface, each slit and/or weakening section extending from one side surface to the other side surface. In one embodiment the slits and/or weakening sections extend in parallel planes, each plane being substantially parallel to the height direction and extending at an angle of 15-75 degrees to the length direction of the sealing member, preferably an angle of 45 degrees. In use the sealing member is arranged on a flashing member and a roofing material is arranged to rest on the sealing member and compress one or more sections of the sealing member. If the sealing member includes weakening sections, at least one of these is at least partially broken when the sealing member is compressed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2016
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Applicant: VKR Holding A/S
    Inventors: Carsten Thomsen, Christian Munk Mikkelsen
  • Publication number: 20180347181
    Abstract: A multilayered layered body comprising an evacuated thermal insulation body (12) having a core material (13), which is enclosed by a gas-tight film (16), wherein the thermal insulation body (12) has a first flat side (14) and a second flat side (15), which is arranged opposite of the first side, wherein a lamination layer (17) is laminated onto at least one flat side (14, 15).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2015
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventors: Dominik Herfurth, Klaus Wandler