Patents Issued in March 21, 2019
  • Publication number: 20190085531
    Abstract: Heavy-duty material processors (e.g., shears, concrete crushers) include a jaw that pivotally connects to another jaw. A hydraulic cylinder extends between the jaws to open and close the jaws in a shearing motion. Cutting/shearing/crushing blade inserts mount to detachable blade holders, which in turn mount to one of the jaws. Wedge blocks securely and detachably attach the blade inserts to the remainder of their associated jaw, and rely on force-amplifying wedge surfaces to ensure a secure attachment. The detachable blade holders may include lateral flanges that extend across an otherwise exposed face of their respective underlying jaw bodies to protect the jaw bodies during use. A blade on one of the jaws is laterally adjustable, which helps to free a jam if one of the jaws gets jammed into the space between blades in the other jaw.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Karl JOHNSON, Clayton SEDERBERG, Shane BUBACZ, Matthew George MECKLIN
  • Publication number: 20190085532
    Abstract: A construction machine includes a machine body, a walkway 30 formed on an upper surface of a lateral one side of the machine body, and a handrail 36 configured to be height-variable by a fixed rail body 50 provided standing along the walkway 30 on the lateral one side on the upper surface of the machine body and a movable rail body 70 attached rotatably to an upper end portion of the fixed rail body 50 and foldable with respect to the fixed rail body 50. The fixed rail body 50 has a plurality of struts 51 that each having a bent shape such that an upper portion is located more laterally outward than a lower portion. A mirror 45 is attached to the strut 51. The mirror 45 is disposed laterally outward than the lower portion of the strut 51 and within a width of the machine body, and is disposed between the struts 51, below an upper end portion of the fixed rail body 50, and above a rotation tip portion of the movable rail body 70 after folded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2017
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventor: Kiichi SATOU
  • Publication number: 20190085533
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a boom for an earth-moving machine, in particular an excavator, with at least two bearing plates for supporting a cylinder unit, which at least for the most part extend parallel to each other in the longitudinal direction of the boom, wherein the bearing plates have an end-side curvature extending outwardly to the lateral edge of the boom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Guillaume ELBEL, Thomas MÜNCH, Pascal FRITSCH
  • Publication number: 20190085534
    Abstract: Temporary water retention device (2) comprising: one or more water retaining tank(s) (21), forming a temporary water reservoir and comprising water inlet and/or outlet means, regulation means (23) designed to regulate the flow rate of water through the inlet and/or outlet means, a level sensor (25) configured to measure the level of water retained in the or one of the retaining tanks, and communication means (27) comprising: o a first communications interface designed to receive data from the level sensor, o a second communications interface interfacing wirelessly with a remote server, and o data processing means configured to process data received by the first interface and so that the communication means transmit processed data via the second communications interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2016
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Applicant: SARL LE PRIEURE
    Inventors: Raphael LAME, Jean-Christophe GRIMARD
  • Publication number: 20190085535
    Abstract: A water conservation system for use in a building comprises a water supply pipe, water-consuming equipment, a water-consuming equipment outlet pipe, an intermediate water inlet pipe, an intermediate water collection pipe, an intermediate water outlet pipe, an intermediate water outlet valve, an intermediate water overflow pipe, and a sewage pipe. The intermediate water collection pipe is installed in the building, and a water inlet and outlet of the intermediate water collection pipe is pre-arranged at every floor. The intermediate water outlet pipe and the intermediate water inlet pipe communicates with the water inlets and outlets of the intermediate water collection pipe, respectively. The intermediate water outlet pipe communicates with a toilet water tank. A first check valve is disposed on the intermediate water inlet pipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2017
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventor: Sizhe CHEN
  • Publication number: 20190085536
    Abstract: An improved expansion tank is provided for at least temporarily storing a pumped liquid under pressure, the expansion tank comprising a thin walled outer shell formed of two substantially hemispherical domes joined together, either directly or at the two ends of a central, substantially cylindrical section, and a flexible diaphragm located internally of the tank and secured to the inner surface of the shell of the tank to divide the internal volume of the tank into a fluid-tight section holding a gas under pressure and a fluid-tight section for holding an aqueous liquid under pressure. The improvement comprising diaphragm coupling ring formed as a discrete part of the diaphragm tank that can be fabricated independent of the domes and any cylinder. The diaphragm coupling ring provides a robust, leak-proof seal with the diaphragm, so that it can be connected onto an inner surface of an expansion tank in a separate, secondary operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2017
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Applicant: FLEXCON INDUSTRIES, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas W. Wideman, Lucas Murphy, Travis Bergmiller, Robert Lombari, Gretchen Sharfman, Nelson Sharfman, Michael Kennedy
  • Publication number: 20190085537
    Abstract: An universal embedding system (1) for sanitary faucets and fittings comprising three macro groups, a first universal embedding macro group, a second macro group of functional components (1B) such as mixers and switch valves and a third macro group of aesthetic parts (1C), wherein the first macro group comprises six connecting plugs for inlets (3?) and outlets, which can freely be chosen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventor: Nicola Colombo
  • Publication number: 20190085538
    Abstract: A pull-out faucet contains: a hollow body, a control valve assembly, a water supply pipe set, a water hose, and a spray head. The hollow body has a longitudinal chamber, an accommodation groove, and a first orifice. The control valve assembly includes: a right-angle valve block having multiple inlets, an outlet, and multiple apertures. A positioning element is configured to connect the right-angle valve block so as to accommodate a part of the right-angle valve block in the accommodation groove, a mixing valve is configured to communicate with the multiple apertures, a first cap is configured to position the mixing valve in the accommodation groove, and an operation lever is configured to turn on/off and to control the mixing valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2017
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Jihtung Chang, Chaota Yang
  • Publication number: 20190085539
    Abstract: A valve body for a shower, a bathtub, or a shower-bathtub installations. The valve body includes nipples for direct connection to PEX water supply lines and the shower head outlet, a bathtub faucet tapered nipple which is a universal outlet with male NPT threads to which a copper line can either be threaded, soldered or a slip or friction fit with a hose retainer clip and hot and cold adjustable limiters and standoffs on the rear side for installation of the valve body to a backer board. The standoff lug spacer means provide for precise spacing of the plumbing connections within the wall with respect to the front surface of the wall board. The standoffs also provide clearance between the plumbing connections and the backer board. The valve body accepts various back to back functional type pressure balanced cartridges for control of water flow through the faucet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventor: DeChang Li
  • Publication number: 20190085540
    Abstract: A shower assembly includes a pipe to carry water, a first stabilizer operably attached at one end of the pipe, and a second stabilizer operably attached at the second end of the pipe, where water enters through the first stabilizer and through the pipe and continues to the second stabilizer where the water is released.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventor: Hansni Thadhani
  • Publication number: 20190085541
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a system and method for retrofitting existing standard faucets to conserve water as well as decrease the likelihood of spreading viruses and bacteria via contact with the faucet itself. The system includes a foot pedal that the user can activate to control the flow of water. The foot pedal communicates with an electric valve system that opens and closes on demand. The foot pedal and electric valve system can be quickly and easily installed into a standard faucet system, thereby converting the standard faucet system into a hands free faucet system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Kirk Jason Anderson, Avi Eshed
  • Publication number: 20190085542
    Abstract: A toilet plunger is provided having an improved skirt and reinforced handle portion to prevent the collapse of the plunger and to facilitate a negative pressure being extended against an obstruction in a toilet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Applicant: SYNECO, LLC
    Inventor: JAY C. SINNETT
  • Publication number: 20190085543
    Abstract: An absorbent article is disclosed having a topsheet, a backsheet joined with the topsheet, an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet, and a synthetic superabsorbent polymer derived from a first renewable resource via at least one intermediate compound, wherein said superabsorbent polymer exhibits a defined Saline Flow Conductivity value and Absorption Against Pressure value. Alternately, an absorbent article is disclosed having a synthetic polyolefin derived from a first renewable resource via at least one intermediate compound. The synthetic polyolefin exhibits defined performance characteristics making the polyolefin particularly useful in certain components of the absorbent article. Methods for making the aforementioned absorbent articles are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventor: Bryn Hird
  • Publication number: 20190085544
    Abstract: A facility device includes a sensor which includes a light transmitting unit that transmits an optical signal and a light receiving unit that receives a reflected signal which is the optical signal transmitted from the light transmitting unit, reached a target object, and reflected, the light receiving unit transmitting a detection signal on the basis of the received reflected signal; and a panel which is arranged at a position in a first direction from the sensor. A display portion is provided on the panel, the display portion being configured to guide the target object to be placed at a predetermined position. The light transmitting unit includes a first light transmitting unit that is arranged to be capable of being directed toward a location which is in the first direction from the display portion. The display portion is arranged adjacent to the sensor in a front view of the facility device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Applicant: LIXIL Corporation
    Inventors: Hiroto KUTSUZAWA, Nobuyuki MATSUDA, Makoto KOTEGAWA, Keiko NAKAGAWA, Yoshifumi OGAWA, Tomokazu TOYA, Toshihiko KOMATSU, Kentarou TSUJI
  • Publication number: 20190085545
    Abstract: Present embodiments relate to a control panel and method of use for a touch free mobile toilet, for example which may be used in an RV or a boat, for non-limiting example. The control panel is mounted remotely or spaced from the toilet on a stand or wall of the bathroom and may be wired or wirelessly connected to control the toilet. Alternatively, the control panel may be connected to the toilet. The control panel may include at least one sensor to control to detect preselected movements, for example hand movements, then convert such movement to a command function for the toilet operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventor: Nathan A. Snyder
  • Publication number: 20190085546
    Abstract: A hand tool and related method is provided for breaking up solid waste in a toilet. The hand tool comprises a base shaft connected to a handle shaft at an angle suitable for reaching into a toilet bowl to break up solid waste thus preventing clogs. The base shaft includes a first tip, which has a rigid wing extending laterally out from the end of the base shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventor: Phillip K. Morrison
  • Publication number: 20190085547
    Abstract: A caulking/gasket product used to create a durable seal between the lower edge of a toilet base and a bathroom floor. The caulking product which is distributed in a large roll is made of PVC extrusion with a horizontal flange and a vertical flange. Applied to the top surface of the horizontal flange is an adhesive that attaches directly to the bottom surface of the lower edge of a toilet base. An optional groove may be formed on the top surface of the horizontal flange that receives a lower, downward extending edge found on some toilet bases. The adhesive is covered by a thin, removable film. The vertical flange has a uniform outer surface that extends outward from the toilet base that simulates paste caulking. The product may include one or more liquid contact indicators that changes color when exposed to moisture or it may include an electronic water sensor that may be attached to an electronic alarm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventor: Jose Guadalupe Valedez Magana
  • Publication number: 20190085548
    Abstract: A modular waxless seal for sealing a connection between a bottom of a toilet and a floor flange, the floor flange comprising a central aperture and opposing fasteners that extend upwardly from the floor flange, the seal comprises a rubber seal portion and at least one foam ring disposed above the top surface of the sealing ring of the rubber seal portion. The rubber seal portion and the foam rings comprise opposing ears that extend outwardly and each opposing ear comprises an aperture that aligns with one of the opposing fasteners of the floor flange.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventor: Kevin J. Guthrie
  • Publication number: 20190085549
    Abstract: A urinal includes a bowl assembly and a trapway assembly. The bowl assembly includes a body. The body defines a bowl and a cavity. The cavity includes a receiver configured to receive a bracket. The trapway assembly is configured to be located in the cavity. The trapway assembly is configured to fluidly couple the bowl to a drain. The trapway assembly is configured to be coupled to the drain separate from the bowl assembly. The bowl assembly is configured to be coupled to a wall separate from the trapway assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Jeremiah J. Rauwerdink, Keith E. Muellenbach
  • Publication number: 20190085550
    Abstract: A screening device for separating out and removing contaminants from wastewater includes two continuous conveyors, which are mounted with clearance from each other. Each has a drive wheel that is guided on a circular path and includes a fixedly situated bar screen, which includes multiple mutually spaced grating bars for removing contaminants from the wastewater. Each bar screen includes multiple clearing elements, which are connected to the conveyor for removing from the bar screen the contaminants that have been separated out by the bar screen. The bar screen forms a fixed screen surface that extends, in the intended installation position of the screening device, essentially in the flow direction of the wastewater reaching the screening device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2017
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventor: SIMON ABT
  • Publication number: 20190085551
    Abstract: A rotatable stud framing guide for aligning a first stud with a second stud includes a base, a rotatable arm, and a lockable retaining pin. The base includes a pair of angle flanges for securing the base to adjacent surfaces along the length of the first stud. The rotatable arm includes compression flanges for securing the rotatable arm to opposing surfaces at the end of the second stud. The lockable retaining pin includes a clevis pin, an eccentric cam lever, and a cotter pin that secures the eccentric cam lever to the clevis pin. The lockable retaining pin passes through pivot holes in the base and rotatable arm to provide an axis of rotation for the rotatable arm and maintain the rotatable arm in proximity to the base. The eccentric cam lever selectively locks the rotatable arm at a desired angle to align the second stud with the first stud.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Jason Thomas WOKUTCH, Michael PAUL
  • Publication number: 20190085552
    Abstract: A hybrid truss assembly with a truss bay centrally deployed, and with half-bays deployed on either side. The configuration provides four panels (such as solar panels), with two chords connected by four transverse members. The half-bays are locked in a rigid position using a barrel lock hinge assembly. The half-bays fold compactly beside the folded center bay assembly when retracted. The truss assembly may be pivotally mounted on a mobile cart, and may then be manually or automatically tilted or rotated to a desired angle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventor: Donald V. MERRIFIELD
  • Publication number: 20190085553
    Abstract: A weather resistive barrier (WRB) for the exterior protection of building substrates can have a water vapor permeability that decreases with increasing temperature. In an embodiment, the WRB includes a coating comprising a LCST polymer, and may further include a second polymer. The WRB can be part of a building assembly, part of a sheet, or a sheet itself, the sheet having an air permeability of less than 0.02 L/(s m2) at a pressure of 75 Pa. Furthermore a liquid coating composition can include a LCST polymer and a second polymer, wherein the liquid coating composition can be adapted that a solid coating formed by the liquid coating composition has an air permeability of less than 0.02 L/(s m2) at a pressure of 75 Pa and a water vapor permeability that decreases with increasing temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Jeffrey H. PEET, Bertrand HEURTEFEU, Nicole LOVE, Antoine DIGUET
  • Publication number: 20190085554
    Abstract: A construction venting strip to be placed at the interfaces between framing members that enclose a space. The strip acts as a conduit for the passage of air across it; prevents water from pooling on the surface of underlying framing members; seals penetrations passing through the strip and into the underlying framing members; acts as a thermal break; and may be used as a furring or shim strip. It is a linear strip of polymer with a side locating flange and a waterproof, self-sealing strip in its bottom face, The top face of the strip base has spaced pads extending therefrom with air passage channels there between. The air passage channels are configured for angular cut lines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2017
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventor: Philip J. Busby
  • Publication number: 20190085555
    Abstract: An expansion joint sealing system for bridging and sealing a gap located between two spaced-apart structural deck members. The expansion joint sealing system includes an elastomeric seal member and a substantially rigid plate member. The elastomeric seal member is fixedly attached to an underlying structural deck member and is able to expand and contract in the longitudinal direction in relation to the traffic direction across the expansion joint. The rigid plate is not fastened to the elastomeric seal member with mechanical fasteners or other fastening means, but is slidingly engaged with the elastomeric seal member through an elongated guide member. As the rigid plate member is not fastened to the elastomeric seal member, it is able to move along a guide member in a direction that is transverse to the direction of traffic across the expansion joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: GARY MOORE, Adam SMITH, Paul PUMM
  • Publication number: 20190085556
    Abstract: This disclosure provides for a valve assembly for regulating the flow of fluid through a weep hole, including a flow regulator positioned within the weep hole. The flow regulator has an open position where fluid is allowed to flow through the weep hole, and a closed position where fluid is prevented from flowing through the weep hole. Also provided is a building having a plurality of flow regulators positioned relative to external sheathing of the building to regulate flow between a wall cavity of the building and an external environment. Additionally, a method for regulating the ingress and egress of fluid through external sheathing of a building is provided. The method includes positioning a plurality of flow regulators relative to external sheathing, and regulating flow between the wall cavity and an external environment using the flow regulators.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventor: STUART RONALD KELLER
  • Publication number: 20190085557
    Abstract: A framing system comprises an exterior siding and structural frame elements. The structural frame elements are arranged against a first side of the exterior siding, and are evenly spaced along the exterior siding thereby creating a plurality of structural element cavities. A radiant barrier with an emissivity of less than 0.50 is disposed between the exterior siding and the elements, and includes a plurality of indented portions, each indented into a corresponding cavity thereby creating a respective first sealed air space between the exterior siding and the radiant barrier in each structural element cavity. Each cavity comprises a polyurethane foam overlaying the indented portion of the radiant barrier bounded by the respective cavity. An interior siding covers the barrier and is attached to the elements thereby creating a respective second sealed space between the barrier and the interior siding in each structural element cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventor: Carl Arthur Carlson
  • Publication number: 20190085558
    Abstract: A slab filler, and method for implementing fillers in a two-way concrete slab for building structures, are disclosed. The filler comprises an upper keeper tray and a lower keeper tray, and a volumetric filling element. The upper keeper tray is attached to a top of the volumetric filling element and the lower keeper tray is attached to a bottom of the volumetric filling element. The filler comprises a plurality of indicators positioned on all corners of the keeper tray to indicate an amount or level of a concrete fed on the filler. The filler further comprises grooves at an end of the spacer, configured to securely hold one or more belts. Spacers and belts are configured to receive one or more rebar. Further, the volumetric filling element is a high-density material, where the filler is incorporated without upper keeper tray and lower keeper tray.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2016
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Seyed Soroush Mirkhani, Ali Firouzi Monfared
  • Publication number: 20190085559
    Abstract: Described herein is a ceiling system in one embodiment includes a grid support member, ceiling panel, and grid hanger configured to support the grid support member in a suspended manner from an overhead structural support. The grid hanger includes a mounting bracket configured for attachment to the structural support and a hanger member. The hanger member is adjustable in a plurality of selectable mounting positions relative to the mounting bracket, thereby allowing the mounted height of the grid support member to be adjusted in the field. In some embodiment, the hanger member is further angularly adjustable relative to the mounting bracket to avoid installation obstacles. Locking elements are provided to secure the hanger member in the selected mounting position. In one embodiment, the grid support member may have a T-shaped cross section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Kain A. Place, Scott D. Harnish, Jeffrey T. Markley, Ian V. White, Ian McDermott, James F. Hooper, JR., Todd M. Bergman, David E. Rice
  • Publication number: 20190085560
    Abstract: A reinforcement steel bar includes a shaft part and a head part formed by forging an end portion of the shaft part. A front end surface with its normal direction aligned with an axial direction of the shaft part is formed at a front end portion of the head part. A base end portion of the head part projects from the shaft part in a radial direction of the shaft part. A plate-shaped flange portion is formed at an outer peripheral part of the base end portion of the head part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Akihiko TAKAHASHI, Yuichi YASHIRO
  • Publication number: 20190085561
    Abstract: A reinforcement steel bar includes a shaft part extending in a front-back direction, and a head part formed by forging an end portion of the shaft part. A width in a right-left direction of an upper end portion of the head part is formed wider than a diameter of the shaft part. The width in the right-left direction of a lower end portion of the head part is formed narrower than the diameter of the shaft part. An upper end surface extending parallel to an axial direction of the shaft part is formed at the upper end portion of the head part. A left side surface and a right side surface of the head part are inclined such that the width in the right-left direction of the head part is gradually reduced from the upper end portion to the lower end portion of the head part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Akihiko TAKAHASHI, Yuichi YASHIRO
  • Publication number: 20190085562
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a jig for manufacturing a reinforcement cage, which comprises a base member, a slot device disposed on the base member and extending along the lengthwise direction of the base member, and a plurality of fasteners arranged on a strip and spaced apart from each other along the lengthwise direction of the strip, wherein the strip is received in a slot of the slot device and is slidable within a predetermined range. The present disclosure further relates to an erecting frame for making a reinforcement cage assembly, which comprises a substantially square frame with four sides and a plurality of supports spaced apart from each other and disposed along the four sides, wherein each of the supports has at least one slot used for receiving and holding an end of a main bar of the reinforcement cage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2017
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Samuel YIN, Kun-Jung SHU
  • Publication number: 20190085563
    Abstract: A concrete component has a concrete matrix (49) and at least one non-metal reinforcing element (50), which can be shaped and at least one reinforcing part (29). The at least one reinforcing part (29) has a plurality of reinforcing threads (34) or reinforcing yarn arranged in a plastic matrix of a plastic (K). The plastic (K) is designed to be reversibly cross-linked. The cross-links can be released by heating the plastic (K) and reestablished by cooling the plastic back down. Thus, it is possible to produce and store a reinforcing element in completely hardened form as a standard element. In one application, the produced reinforcing element can be reshaped into the desired shape by releasing the cross-links in one or more locations, reshaping the reinforcing element, and then hardening the reinforcing element again by reestablishing the cross-links.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2017
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Thomas Bischoff, Marcus Hinzen, Georgios Toskas
  • Publication number: 20190085564
    Abstract: The present disclosure includes roof shingle systems. One roof shingle system includes at least two shingles, a shingle clip, a drip edge, and a power collection unit. Each shingle has a semiconductive layer configured to deliver power, electrical current/voltage, and/or control signals to the power collection unit. The shingle clip continues a conductive path between the two shingles. The drip edge is at least partially insulated and partially conductive, and the conductive portion continues the path from the shingle semiconductive layer to the power unit where energy is collected. One method of installing a shingle system includes the steps of positioning a shingle having a transducer in the form of a semiconductive layer, and positioning a shingle clip to engage the semiconductive layer of the shingle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: FIELDING B. STATON, DAVID STRUMPF
  • Publication number: 20190085565
    Abstract: A universal wraparound cover for a step includes opposed ends with equivalent number of multiple tabs and fasteners engaging the tabs through holes in the opposed ends to secure the cover to the step. Rear tabs include multiple reinforced attachment points, and the forward tabs include a single attachment point each. The wraparound cover can therefore be fitted over numerous side supported step types.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Applicant: PREST-O-FIT MANUFACTURING, INC.
    Inventor: J. David Prest
  • Publication number: 20190085566
    Abstract: A covering element for walls, floors, ceilings or the outdoor area, including a carrier plate containing a mineral material, which carrier plate carries a polymer-containing decor layer on its front side, which covering element includes complementary recesses and protrusions extending at its lateral edges, wherein the recesses and protrusions are formed respectively on lateral edges facing away from each other, such that they engage each other when covering elements are situated next to each other, which recesses and protrusions are arranged in the carrier plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventor: Edwin Lingg
  • Publication number: 20190085567
    Abstract: A manufactured stone panel formed of a cementitious manufactured stone panel having a rear, mounting face, a front, decorative face, an upper surface having a raised section and a recess, and a lower surface a raised section and a recess, such that the upper surface and lower surface of adjacent stone panels overlap to form a joint therebetween, at least one bracket extending from the cementitious stone body; a leftward extension on the stone body; and a rightward extension on the stone body, such that the leftward extension and rightward extension of adjacent stone panels form a joint therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventor: Harold C. Attebery, II
  • Publication number: 20190085568
    Abstract: The invention relates to a rectangular panel intended for lining a substrate, which panel comprises a base element comprising a decorative design on the visible surface thereof remote from the substrate. The decorative design depicts a plurality of strips shaped as parallelograms, one pair of parallelogram sides in each case forming a portion of the long side of the panel while the two other sides of the parallelogram extend obliquely to the longitudinal direction of the panel. According to the invention, at least two strips have a strip width that is different from one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2016
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Applicant: KAINDL FLOORING GmbH
    Inventor: Gerhard DUERNBERGER
  • Publication number: 20190085569
    Abstract: A method for forming a décor on a substrate, including providing a substrate having a surface, forming at least one portion in the surface of the substrate having an extension in a plane situated lower than or above a plane of the surface of the substrate, and digital printing a décor on the surface of the substrate and on said at least one portion by a common print bar, wherein the décor is continuously extending over the surface of the substrate and said at least one portion. Also, a building panel and a set of building panels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2017
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Applicant: Valinge Innovation AB
    Inventor: Melker Ryberg
  • Publication number: 20190085570
    Abstract: A fixture for laying a joint-covering/threshold-covering profiled element and a kit having such fixture includes an insert to be arranged under the profiled element and which is substantially L-shaped in cross-section. The fixture further includes, with a first portion arranged parallel to the flooring surface and a second portion arranged substantially vertically at the side of the flooring surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventor: Dennis BORDIN
  • Publication number: 20190085571
    Abstract: The invention relates to a ceiling table (10) for a partial formwork of a concrete ceiling. The ceiling table (10) has at least one formwork element, in particular multiple formwork elements, which can be assembled on a lower frame (16) of the ceiling table (10) in a nondestructive manner and which can be disassembled from the lower frame (16). The ceiling table (10) has a support skeleton (14) on which at least one formwork element, in particular multiple formwork elements, is/are arranged. The support skeleton (14) can have multiple braces which can be connected together and separated from one another in a nondestructive manner. The support skeleton preferably has a pair of main supports, in particular parallel running main supports, on which a pair of edge supports and at least one central support that is arranged between the edge supports are arranged. The edge supports and the central support run preferably parallel to one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2017
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventor: Werner Schneider
  • Publication number: 20190085572
    Abstract: A paperboard or fiberboard sheet is provided with at least one preapplied adhesive strip used to connect together and an adjacently positioned surface protector to form a dust-proof and/or liquid-proof seal between the two surface protectors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventor: Melissa Rus
  • Publication number: 20190085573
    Abstract: The present invention comprises at least one strip of drywall repair tape placed below at least one wider strip of a woven fabric mesh. The present invention provides a two-layered patching tape for repairing cracks and holes in drywall. It comprises a first layer of a woven fabric mesh and a second layer of paper drywall repair tape. This appeals to drywall contractors, remodeling contractors, homeowners, and anyone else needing to repair reoccurring cracks in drywall. This further replaces the use of conventional repair methods that do not prevent the crack from coming back. The present invention saves the individuals time and energy typically wasted on repeating the repair process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventor: Michael A. Dia
  • Publication number: 20190085574
    Abstract: The present invention pertains in general to post-tensioning apparatus and systems surrounding the fabrication and repair of concrete and other construction materials. The present invention surrounds apparatus and system directed to the post-tensioning for reinforcement of existing and new concrete structures through the application of tensile forces between two attachment points anchored to the structure to be mended.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventor: Gary Weise
  • Publication number: 20190085575
    Abstract: Movable sanitary house for use where more permanent facilities are not available. In one embodiment, the movable sanitary house provides running water via a gravity feed, toilet facilities, a sink, waste water disposal, electrical power via solar panels and rechargeable battery, illumination via lamp, and personal sanitary supplies. In another embodiment, the movable sanitation house would provide shower and bathing facilities. An objective is to improve the health of people in remote places, where the lack of adequate toilet and hygiene facilities is a significant cause of disease and death. Locking means prevents access if conditions inside are unsanitary, but prevents user form being trapped inside. The movable sanitary house is further provided with wheels or other means enabling mobility and transportability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventor: Samuel Opoku
  • Publication number: 20190085576
    Abstract: An inflatable spa is disclosed having improved strength. A water cavity of the inflatable spa may receive massaging air bubbles and/or jetted water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Hua Hsiang Lin, Yaw Yuan Hsu
  • Publication number: 20190085577
    Abstract: A pool apparatus configured to carry liquids has a side wall and a bottom surface. The side wall has a plurality of structure drawstrings, an outer side wall, and an inner side wall. Two sides of the structure drawstrings draw respectively the outer side wall and the inner side wall, so as to maintain a predetermined shape of the pool apparatus. The structure drawstrings include a main drawstring portions and at least two branch drawstring portions. The main drawstring portions have a first main string side configured to connect a first branch drawstring side of the at least two branch drawstrings. A second branch string side of the at least two branch drawstrings connects respectively to different positions of the outer side wall and the inner side wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventor: Feng LIU
  • Publication number: 20190085578
    Abstract: The present invention relates to apparatuses for improving pool skimmers. In some embodiments, the apparatus is a pool skimmer basket system that includes a skimmer basket, a first tube that is attached to the skimmer basket, and a second tube that is adjacent to and rotatable relative to the first tube. The first tube includes a longitudinal slot that feeds water into the skimmer basket. Without being bound by any particular theory, it is believed that the slot increases the velocity of water flowing into the basket and that the system increases the debris-holding capacity and allows one to avoid having to reach through dirty water to remove the skimmer basket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventor: Ronnie E. Smith
  • Publication number: 20190085579
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a pool cleaner control system to locate and remove debris from an aquatic environment. The control system comprises an imaging device configured to be mounted on a housing of a pool cleaner and a controller in communication with the imaging device and configured to control the imaging device to acquire one or more primary images from the imaging device. The primary image is received by the controller from the imaging device. Debris is identified within the aquatic environment and a path score is calculated for at least two potential paths having debris within the aquatic environment. The pool cleaner is navigated along a selected path, the selected path being the one of the at least two potential paths having a highest path score.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Kevin Braidic, John Rotundo, Dan Freve, William Sowerwine
  • Publication number: 20190085580
    Abstract: A pool cleaner includes a pool cleaner body and at least two wheels mounted to the pool cleaner body so as to be rotatable about a common wheel axis. An access cover selectively closing an access opening defined in the body. A handle closure is mounted to the body so as to be rotatable about the common wheel axis independently of the at least two wheels. The handle closure is rotatable relative to the body so as to be movable between a closed position, in which the handle closure secures the access cover over the access opening, and an open position. An inner cover can selectively cover a turbine and gears of the pool cleaner within the body, and is held in place via engagement with the access over. Wheel well sidewalls can be substantially solid to help further enclose an inner volume of the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Applicant: NC Brands L.P.
    Inventors: Robin O. Ellis, Paul Lambourn, Michael R. Tregoning