Patents Issued in May 2, 2019
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Publication number: 20190127918Abstract: A paper comprises from 60 to 99 weight percent of a aramid fibrous pulp and from 1 to 40 weight percent of a polyvinylpyrrolidone coating on the fiber surface, the coating being neither chemically nor electrostatically bound to the fibers. A friction paper composite comprising the paper and a resin coating is also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventor: MEHDI AFSHARI
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Publication number: 20190127919Abstract: The present disclosure provides high bulk tissue products, as well as an apparatus and methods for manufacturing the same. The tissue products provided herein not only have high bulk, but they also have improved surface smoothness, particularly compared to tissue products of similar basis weights.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventors: Mark Alan Burazin, Lynda Ellen Collins, Jeffrey Dean Holz, Mark William Sachs, Peter John Allen, Kevin Joseph Vogt
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Publication number: 20190127920Abstract: The present invention is directed to products, such as paper and paperboard products, comprising a substrate containing cellulose and top ply comprising microfibrillated cellulose and inorganic particulate, to methods of making such paper and paperboard products, and associated uses of such paper and paperboard products. The microfibrillated cellulose and inorganic particulate material are applied at the stage when the wet substrate is in the process of being formed on the wire of a papermaking machine, thereby avoiding the additional cost of more extensive equipment and machinery as well as in separate drying of a coating. The microfibrillated cellulose facilitates the application of inorganic particulate onto the surface of a wet paper or paperboard substrate when applied thusly, by trapping the inorganic particulate on the surface of the substrate and by giving the composite sufficient strength and a suitable pore structure to make it suitable for printing and other end-use demands.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Applicant: FIBERLEAN TECHNOLOGIES LIMITEDInventors: Per Svending, Jonathan Stuart PHIPPS, Johannes KRITZINGER, Tom LARSON, Tania SELINA, David SKUSE
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Publication number: 20190127921Abstract: A swing railroad turnout that includes a railroad track with a mobile portion and actuators that are used to selectively bend the mobile portion between a first and a second position. In the first position, connection is made to a first track. In the second position, connection is made to a second track. The tracks are formed of rails that are supported on ties or other fixed foundations. The rails are either bent with respect to the ties, or the ties themselves are moved generally transversely to bend the rails. Connecting mechanisms are provided for selective connection of the rail ends.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2017Publication date: May 2, 2019Applicant: PANDROL LIMITEDInventor: Frank Howard COATS
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Publication number: 20190127922Abstract: The invention relates to a profiled bearing for a rail and to a rail system. The profiled bearing has a profiled base with a first lateral wall, a second lateral wall, and a base which connects a first end of the first lateral wall to a first end of the second lateral wall, and the profiled bearing also has a profiled clamping section. The base and the lateral walls form a receiving pocket for receiving the rail. In a functional position, the profiled clamping section is clamped in a gap between the rail inserted into a bearing bed of the base and the second lateral wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2017Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventor: Franz Werner SCHÄPER
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Publication number: 20190127923Abstract: A rail joint bar includes a body having a first end, a second end positioned opposite from the first end, a first side, a second side positioned opposite from the first side, a top portion positioned between the first and second sides, and a bottom portion positioned between the first and second sides and positioned opposite from the top portion. The body having a first section adjacent to the first end of the body, a second section adjacent to the second end of the body, and an intermediate section positioned between the first section and the second section. The second side of the body includes a first protrusion and a second protrusion spaced from the first protrusion, with a width of the first protrusion at the intermediate section of the body larger than a width of the first protrusion at the first and second sections of the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventors: Steven D. Singleton, William Thomas Urmson, JR., John W. Mospan, Ronald K. Junk, Donald A. Bielski
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Publication number: 20190127924Abstract: A cold saw module may be a rail saw module that includes a cold saw configured to cut a railway rail along a cutting path, a rail alignment clamp configured to grip the railway rail near the cutting path, a feed actuator to drive the cold saw along the cutting path, and a module coupling element configured to selectively couple to a mating module coupling element of an articulated arm and/or a tool adapter. Cold saw modules may be used to cut metal workpieces such as a railway rail. Cutting a railway rail may include positioning the cold saw module at a cutting site along the railway rail installed in a railway, clamping the cold saw module to the railway rail, and cutting the railway rail at the cutting site with the cold saw module while the cold saw module is clamped to the cutting site.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventor: Kelly Steck
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Publication number: 20190127925Abstract: The present invention relates in particular to a mold (M) for aluminothermic welding of a metal rail (1), which comprises at least two substantially identical pieces or shells (4), configured to be temporarily assembled opposite one another and on either side of said rail (1) to enclose the head (10), web (11) and foot (12) of this rail (1), each piece or shell (4) having an upper opening (43), which opens onto an internal cavity (44) bounded by walls (45, 46, 48) configured to enclose the head (10), the web (11) and the foot (12) of said rail (1), characterized by the fact that said internal cavity (44) comprises a compressible sealing coating (5) only against the walls (451, 46, 48) configured to enclose said web (11), foot (12) and underside of the head (10), with the exception of the rest of the head (10) and the underside of the foot (12).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2017Publication date: May 2, 2019Applicant: PandrolInventors: Pierre Bordery, Frédéric Delcroix
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Publication number: 20190127926Abstract: An apparatus for inserting artificial grass strands into the ground may be used, for example, to prepare an artificial grass surface for a sporting field. The apparatus may comprise a frame, a plurality of spools having artificial grass strands wound thereon, a rotary device having a plurality of clamps configured to hold the grass strands, a cutting device configured to cut the artificial grass strands, and an insertion device configured to insert the artificial grass strands into the ground.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 1919Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventors: Thomas Schuurman, George Mullan
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Publication number: 20190127927Abstract: A system for metering reinforcing aramid fibers into an asphalt mixer includes a vertical feed chute with straight walls that spans substantially a full diameter and a full length of a horizontal feed auger to feed bulk fibrous material by gravity from the feed chute in a radial direction along the length of the feed auger. The feed auger is rotated at a controlled rate proportionally to the rate of production of an asphalt and mineral aggregate mixture. A pneumatic conveying line conveys the reinforcing fibers from an outlet end of the feed auger to an asphalt mixer for mixing with the asphalt and mineral aggregate to produce a fiber reinforced asphalt concrete with an accurately proportioned amount of fiber dispersed therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2017Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventor: Leonard Nakonechny
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Publication number: 20190127928Abstract: An apparatus and a method are provided for a material spreader controller to meter particulate material flowing out of a discharge outlet of a hopper. The material spreader controller is comprised of a housing that receives a control cable from the discharge outlet. A control lever operatively coupled with the control cable may be pulled by a practitioner to adjust the discharge outlet from a completely closed position to an adjusted open position. A control knob enables the practitioner to selectively limit operation of the control lever. Upon turning the control knob, the practitioner may select a degree to which pulling the control lever opens the discharge outlet, thereby limiting the adjusted open position of the discharge outlet. The control knob may be indexed to indicate the position of the control knob relative to a selection indicator on the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Applicant: Qingdao Huatian Hand Truck, Co., LtdInventor: Michael Liu
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Publication number: 20190127929Abstract: A modified chip spreader is adapted to be used in a chip sealing train including a chip supply dump truck and an asphalt composition supply truck. The modified chip spreader is a self-propelled vehicle that has a receiving hopper on its front end for receiving stone chips from the chip supply dump truck, a spreader assembly on its rear end and a conveyor assembly for conveying the stone chips from the receiving hopper to the spreader assembly. The modified chip spreader also includes a spray assembly that is in fluid communication with an outlet line from the asphalt composition supply truck, which spray assembly is adapted to dispense an asphalt composition onto the surface of a roadway in front of the spreader assembly. The spreader assembly dispenses the stone chips onto the newly applied asphalt composition on the surface of the roadway.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Applicant: Roadtec, Inc.Inventors: Richard Christian, Raymond Clark Baker, IV
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Publication number: 20190127930Abstract: A machine having a ground-engaging rotor may include a first swing arm and a second swing arm. A first end of the first swing arm may be pivotably coupled a frame of the machine at a first pivot and its second end may be coupled to the rotor. A third end of the second swing arm may be pivotably coupled the frame at a second pivot and its fourth end may be coupled to the rotor. A torsion bar and a crossbeam may both be coupled to the first swing arm and the second swing arm. At least one actuator may also be coupled to the crossbeam such that activation of the at least one actuator rotates the first swing arm about the first pivot, and the second swing arm about the second pivot, and deploy the rotor.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2017Publication date: May 2, 2019Applicant: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.Inventor: Dustin W. SONDREAL
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Publication number: 20190127931Abstract: The invention is about fast installing self-propelled pontoon bridge. The pontoon bridge consists of the entrance vehicle (A-1), vehicle-floats (A-2) connecting the entrance vehicle and the exit vehicle of the bridge (A-3). The anchoring vehicle (A-4) is to moor the bridge to the river bed when installing/uninstalling the bridge. The bodies of the portions are main floats; the vehicles are designed in a way that they can both move on the ground and in the water. For parts associated with moving on the ground, the conventional axles are replaced by the wheels directly driven by hydraulic motors (1). The vehicles' structures are modified to fit new operation methods. The vehicles act as joints. The vehicles are designed for straight line connection; and, the “soft” connecting is carried out before entering the water. Each vehicle can cross the river by itself. Once the exit vehicle of the bridge is approaching the opposite river bank, all the vehicles are connected.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventor: Dinh Chinh Nguyen
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Publication number: 20190127932Abstract: A pavement marker is disclosed that includes a base member, two opposite resilient members and an upright member, wherein the upright member has an ends that extend laterally from a central section and are received into the opposite resilient members and wherein the base member is substantially planar with side rails, extends under the upright member and is adapted to receive and retain the resilient members. The resilient members hold the upright member in an upright position and allow for rotation of said upright member in response to a force applied to the upright member wherein the central section of the upright member includes a reflective surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventor: Byron Dixon
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Publication number: 20190127933Abstract: Security barrier comprising at least one barrier structure (10) and at least one gate (1), wherein the barrier structure (10) comprises one or more bottom panels (20) and the gate (1) forms a closable passage through the security barrier and wherein the gate (1) comprises at least one base element (2), wherein in installed state of the security barrier one or more of said one or more bottom panels (20) rest upon the at least one base element (2), such that the gate (1) is at least partly held in place by the barrier structure (10) and gate (1) for a such security barrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2016Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventor: Timothy MESSELIS
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Publication number: 20190127934Abstract: An assembly for releasable attachment to a vehicle. The assembly comprises a frame including a mounting member configured to be mounted onto the vehicle, a plow blade mounted to the frame and a power broom coupled to the frame and disposed between the mounting member and the plow blade. The power broom is configured to be disposed in front of a most forward wheel of the vehicle relative to a forward direction of travel of the vehicle. The power broom is also configured to rotate to sweep snow away from the power broom.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventor: Denis LARUE
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Publication number: 20190127935Abstract: A heated snow shovel system including: a snow shovel assembly having an adjustable shaft with a first-section and a second-section, a first-handle, a blade-member, a powerer, a heating element, and a switch. The first-section and the second-section form the adjustable shaft in relation to each other allowing a user to adjust a length of the shaft to accommodate the user's height and comfort. The heating element causes heat to be transferred to the first-handle and the blade-member via an electric current when activated by the user. The powerer provides rechargeable wireless power to the heating element. The snow shovel assembly is configured to provide a heated-snow-shovel for use in breaking ice and snow.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2017Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventors: Rheanne Campbell, Justin Campbell
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Publication number: 20190127936Abstract: A seawall may have an articulated sea-facing surface that forms pockets, tunnels, and other irregular surfaces that provide habitat for aquatic life. The seawall may be formed from panels of cast concrete, with the panels having protrusions extending from the sea-facing side. Extensions may be affixed to cast panels to further enhance the habitat created by the seawall and to attenuate incident waves.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventor: Keith Van de Riet
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Publication number: 20190127937Abstract: The present disclosure provides devices and methods for cleaning up or burning spills of burnable materials in situ. In some embodiments, a system for burning a burnable material comprises a base having a first side configured for placement on a surface with a burnable material and a second side; and a plurality heat conducting members extending from the second side of the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventors: Kemal S. Arsava, Ali S. Rangwala, Glenn Mahnken
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Publication number: 20190127938Abstract: A compactable containment boom with an elongated flotation portion and a weighted skirt has a pull through compaction rope guided internally down the center of the boom. Pulling on an end rope that extends outside the boom compacts the boom longitudinally in an accordion-like fashion. After the boom is compacted, the excess rope is coiled and stored in a pocket on an end of the boom. The pocket is then closed with a releasable and reusable closure to keep the rope inside, and a portion of the rope outside the pocket is tied off to a loop on an end fitting of the boom to keep the rope taut and the boom compacted. The boom alternatively may be compacted by securing the end of the compaction rope to a fixed location, then manually shoving or sliding the boom up the rope into a compacted state.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Applicant: KEPNER PLASTICS FABRICATORS, INC.Inventor: Frank Meyers
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Publication number: 20190127939Abstract: Various embodiments relate to a method and a seabed supported base structure for providing a shallow water drilling terminal, where a prefabricated floating seabed substructure is towed to site, ballasted to rest on the seabed and/or piled to the seabed forming a seabed foundation. The seabed supported base structure is provided with at least one cantilevered unit with openings for drilling of wells, projecting sideways out from the exterior side of a vertical wall, terminated above sea level. A prefabricated floating drilling module provided with an outrigger with sidewise movable drilling device is towed to the site, guided into the seabed substructure through an opening in the wall structure at the periphery of the base structure, ballasted and mated onto the base structure, whereupon wells are drilled from a drilling gear. Upon completed drilling and operation of the wells, the drilling unit is removed and substituted by a production unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2017Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventors: Geir Lasse Kjersem, Harald Vartdal, Kwang Heng Lim, Yee Chin Mary Ong, Seng Yau Khoo
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Publication number: 20190127940Abstract: A modular foundation support system includes modular foundation support components including self-aligning and torque transmitting coupler features wherein a plurality of axially elongated ribs are aligned with a plurality of axially elongated ribs on a second distal end to rotationally interlocked the modular foundation support components to one another. First and second pair of fastener holes are self-aligning with one another to receive a fastener therethrough such that the fastener is mechanically isolated from rotational torque transmission.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventors: Kevin Kaufman, Michael D. Wilkis
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Publication number: 20190127941Abstract: A sheet pile retaining wall system employing corrugated sheet piles not requiring temporary shoring to be used when widening and/or stabilization of existing highway embankment. The wall system provides a front face wall having a plurality of resistance fins perpendicularly extending therefrom via three-way connectors. The fin sheet piles first include a brace fin sheet for reducing stresses in the front face wall, then a series of additional resistance fin sheets terminating at an elevation below the face wall for accommodating a pipe drainage/utility cradle. Between the slope of the existing embankment, a temporary excavation bench, an excavation backslope, and the higher front face wall is reinforced concrete backfill for pre-stressing the wall system when fluid—and, when set, optionally engaging supplementary structural features within the set concrete backfill such as dowels/tie down anchors.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Applicant: Earth, Inc.Inventor: Michael Sydlik
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Publication number: 20190127942Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to construction of subsurface structural elements that are configured to redirect soil forces. For instance, a form may be used to construct a subsurface structural element such that the subsurface structural element redirects soil forces to vertically displace a foundation rather than have the soil forces crack or otherwise damage the foundation.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Applicant: V-Forms, LLCInventors: James C. Conner, DeWayne Krawl, Omar Besim Hakim
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Publication number: 20190127943Abstract: A foundation for a tower, the foundation including a main pedestal support structured to engage to a base of the tower. A floor structure surrounds and is secured to the main pedestal support. A wall structure surrounds the floor structure proximate a perimeter thereof, secured to the perimeter of the floor structure and extending upwardly from the floor structure. The main pedestal support is located generally centrally in the floor structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventors: Honglang SHI, Xibo SUN, Wei JIANG
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Publication number: 20190127944Abstract: A technician positions a form with a threaded aperture on a pier. Concrete is poured around the form to create a slab foundation. A fixture is then placed on the slab foundation, the fixture having a polygonal anti-rotation member that inserts into a polygonal upper end of the form. The fixture has an upward extending fixture stop member. A threaded rod with a tool adapter on its upper end is screwed into the threaded aperture. The adapter has an adapter stop member extending laterally relative to the fixture stop member. A power tool rotates the adapter to lift the slab foundation until the adapter stop member swings into contact with the fixture stop member. The technician then removes the adapter, places the adapter stop member adjacent an opposite side of the fixture stop member, then again rotates the adapter.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventor: Frederick S. Marshall
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Publication number: 20190127945Abstract: A skid-steer implement allows for the rotation of a tool attachment relative to the body of the skid-steer by coupling an attaching element and a rotation attachment device with a shaft and force generating devices. The slim construction of the device allows for bucket rotation while limiting the tipping load change caused by the extension of the implement.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2017Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventors: Gary L. Babl, Helen Pich
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Publication number: 20190127946Abstract: A work machine includes: a multi-joint type work implement; a plurality of hydraulic actuators driving the work implement; an operation device outputting an operation signal to the plurality of hydraulic actuators; a storage section storing a target configuration defined by connecting a plurality of target surfaces; a control object surface selection section that in the case where a control point set at a claw tip of a bucket is under the target configuration, uses a target surface closest to the control point on the target configuration as a control object surface; and a target operation control section that controls the plurality of hydraulic actuators such that the operational range of the control point is limited to the control object surface and a region above the same in the case where an excavation operation is input from an operator via the operation device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2017Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventors: Daito SAKAI, Shiho IZUMI, Ryuu NARIKAWA, Kouji ISHIKAWA
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Publication number: 20190127947Abstract: A clamp implement and a control system for controlling the clamp implement such that the clamp implement can be caused to follow motion of a bucket or other primary implement in a selected mode of operation. In another mode of operation, the claim implement can be caused to move independently of the primary implement.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventors: Kevin J. Zent, Jonathan J. Roehrl
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Publication number: 20190127948Abstract: The invention relates to a slurry wall grab having a hybrid drive comprising at least one pulley block, at least one hydraulic actuator, and at least one energy store, wherein the hydraulic actuator and the pulley block are configured to open and/or close a grab jaw of the slurry wall grab, and wherein the energy store can be charged by actuating the pulley block.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventor: Florian GABRIEL
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Publication number: 20190127949Abstract: A position control system for an implement of a work vehicle. The implement, such as a blade, is operatively connected to a push arm rotatably coupled to a frame of the work vehicle. A hydraulic actuator is operatively connected to the push arm and is configured to adjust the position of the push arm with respect to the frame. A controller generates a control command to adjust the position of the hydraulic actuator to thereby raise and lower the blade. A proportional quick drop valve, coupled to the hydraulic actuator and to the controller, directs a flow of fluid to the hydraulic actuator in response to the operator control command. The proportional quick drop valve reduces a drop speed of the blade, reduces cavitation of the actuator valves, and also reduces the pressure drop and fluid flow forces acting on the spools of the actuator valves.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2017Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventor: Bradley C. Dauderman
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Publication number: 20190127950Abstract: The invention relates to a material collection container of a suction excavator, having a suction connection at its rear end-face wall and a suction flow duct that leads from the suction connection through a collection chamber and a filter unit. The suction connection is positioned at the rear end-face wall in such a way that its cross section is intersected by the plane of symmetry of the material collection container. After passing through the collection chamber, the suction flow is divided into at least two subflows that are conducted in air ducts situated on both sides of the plane of symmetry. The invention further relates to a suction excavator having this type of material collection container.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2017Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventors: Karl-Heinz RENGER, Marina RENGER, Jens GRABER
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Publication number: 20190127951Abstract: A sediment classification system enables the screening of material that enters a backhoe bucket. Material that enters the bucket exits through a duct with an opening at the back of the bucket. The material is screened by passing between a first set of bars and a second set of bars. The bars have spacers between them attached to one of the sets of bars. The second set of bars is pined to the first set and is able to move to clear material wedged between the bars.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventor: Phillip J. Olandese
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Publication number: 20190127952Abstract: A control module for controlling functions on a power machine that can be removably mounted from the power machine and used, when not mounted to the power machine, to control the power machine. A method for controlling a power machine are provided to allow wireless control of power machine functions.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventors: John Pfaff, Phil Hoffert, Ryan Feickert
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Publication number: 20190127953Abstract: Power machines such as excavators with control inputs that are configurable to control various functions on the excavator. In some modes, selected control inputs are manipulable to control the position of a lift arm, bucket, and house position. In other modes, the same control inputs are used to control travel and an implement on an undercarriage.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventors: Michael D. Wetzel, Jonathan J. Roehrl
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Publication number: 20190127954Abstract: Power machines with implement carriers that can sense the proximity of an implement to the implement carrier with a plurality of sensors. Such sensing is indicative of the likelihood of an implement being positioned adjacent to the implement carrier. In some embodiments, a sensor detects whether a locking mechanism is activated.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventors: Cody Erhardt, Jonathan J. Roehrl
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Publication number: 20190127955Abstract: A control system for a hybrid construction machine includes: a first main pump and a second main pump; a regeneration motor configured to rotationally drive by returned working oil; a motor generator coupled to the regeneration motor; an assist pump coupled to the regeneration motor and the motor generator; and a controller. The controller controls the assist pump or the motor generator such that the assist pump drive force is not more than the drive force limited value when an assist pump drive force is greater than a drive force limited value.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2017Publication date: May 2, 2019Applicant: KYB CorporationInventor: Masahiro EGAWA
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Publication number: 20190127956Abstract: A determination portion determines whether a working device is at a receivable posture which allows a receiving device to receive a radio signal transmitted from a transmission device 5 or the working device is at an unreceivable posture which does not allow the receiving device to receive the radio signal transmitted from the transmission device based on posture information detected by a posture sensor. Then, when determining that the working device 4 is at the unreceivable posture, the determination portion sets the receiving device in a power saving mode. On the other hand, when determining that the working device takes the receivable posture with the receiving device being set in the power saving mode, the determination portion returns the receiving device 6 to a normal power mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Applicant: KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD.Inventor: Kazuomi ENDO
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Publication number: 20190127957Abstract: Provided is a working machine having an expanded range of a working device posture which permits information on an attachment of the working device to be transmitted from the attachment to a machine body through wireless communication. The working machine includes: a transmitter disposed in the attachment so as to be displaced together with the attachment relatively to the machine body and configured to send an information signal containing information on the attachment; a receiver disposed in the machine body and configured to receive the information signal; a controller which acquires information on the attachment based on the information signal received by the receiver; and a relay device disposed in the working device main body to receive the information signal sent by the transmitter and transmit the information signal to a position at which the information signal can be received by the receiver.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Applicant: KOBELCO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD.Inventor: Kazuomi ENDO
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Publication number: 20190127958Abstract: A work vehicle comprises a swingable body. The swingable body is coupled to an undercarriage by a body joint. A boom is coupled to the swingable body by a boom joint. An arm is coupled to the boom by an arm joint. An implement is coupled to the arm by an implement joint. The work vehicle comprises a joint wear device that comprises a first sensor coupled to the swingable body and configured for generating a first signal indicative of an acceleration of the swingable body during a swing motion. A second sensor is coupled to at least one of the boom, the arm, and the implement and configured for generating a second signal indicative of an acceleration of at least one of the boom, the arm, and the implement, respectively, during the swing motion. A controller is coupled to the work vehicle and configured for generating a wear signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2017Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventor: Lance R. Sherlock
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Publication number: 20190127959Abstract: There is provided a water supply control system for a tap (2). The control system includes a spindle (16) attached at one end to a tap handle (10) and at its other end to a tap rotation detector/valve actuator, the spindle (16) extending through the water supply conduit (3) to a tap rotation detector (5) which sends a signal to a supply valve (4) via a controller (6). The controller (6) triggers closure of the valve (4) if the valve has remained open for a predetermined time interval. The control system also has a detent to limit rotation of the spindle (16) in a tap closing direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2017Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventors: David Joseph Anthony Beale, Richard Edward Denbury
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Publication number: 20190127960Abstract: A kitchen sink hose reel that is mounted underneath a kitchen sink to eliminate a loosely hanging retractable hose hanging underneath the kitchen sink. The kitchen sink hose reel includes a casing containing a retractable hose, the casing includes a hose inlet and a hose outlet, the retractable hose includes a first end and a second end, the first end of the retractable hose extends through the hose inlet to receive water. The kitchen sink hose reel also includes a sink nozzle sprayer connected to the retractable hose extending through the hose outlet, the sink nozzle sprayer includes an activation tab, a water outlet and a water inlet, the second end of the retractable hose extends through the hose outlet and is attached to the water inlet of the sink nozzle sprayer.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2017Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventor: John Leipold
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Publication number: 20190127961Abstract: An exemplary embodiment, among others, of the present disclosure is directed to a drain closure assembly. Such an assembly has a head of the drain closure assembly that is fastened to a top end of a stem, wherein the bottom end of the stem is insertable in a drain shoe. The assembly further includes a gasket fastened around an outer cylinder of the stem below the head. Accordingly, the gasket comprises a series of concentric annular platforms such that a force applied to a top surface of the gasket causes an upper concentric annular platform having a smaller outer diameter to be compressed before the lower concentric annular platform having a larger outer diameter is compressed, thereby creating a seal between the head of the drain closure assembly and the drain shoe.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 16, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventors: ROBERT CLIFTON JONES, JR., MUHAMMAD TOWHEED HOSSAIN, CASEY J. FREGOE
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Publication number: 20190127962Abstract: The present invention is an actuation apparatus that is adapted such that when a water level sensor senses water at above a predetermined level by means of a float of a float valve “floating” or rising to a predetermined level based on a corresponding increase in a water level, a diaphragm valve “turns on” or repositions such that water is allowed to flow from a pressurized water source to an actuator and the actuator actuates. The apparatus may be used in conjunction with a toilet having auxiliary discharge path and valve in preventing the toilet from overflowing.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventor: A. Shane Alcorn
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Publication number: 20190127963Abstract: Methods and systems for equipping a toilet with hygiene and safety features by controlling and reducing potential escape of liquid waste from the toilet.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2017Publication date: May 2, 2019Applicant: MAG Aerospace Industries, LLCInventors: David Kim, Oscar Mathews, David Beach, Razmik Boodaghians, Christopher Choi, Christoph Goeschel, Joerg Stachowski
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Publication number: 20190127964Abstract: A drain cleaner includes a rotatable drum and a cable having a first portion housed within the drum and a second portion extending outwardly of the drum along a cable axis. The cable is rotatable about the cable axis. The drain cleaner also includes a cable feed mechanism for feeding the cable out of the rotatable drum in an axial direction along the cable axis. The cable feed mechanism includes a plurality of feed members selectively engagable with the cable, and a drive gear surrounding the plurality of feed members. The drive gear is engaged with the plurality of feed members. Rotation of the drive gear moves the plurality of feed members into engagement with the cable.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2017Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventor: Parke Pleasants
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Publication number: 20190127965Abstract: A system for wall to wall connection for precast shear walls includes a plurality of horizontal and vertical reinforcement bars configured within the precast shear wall. The system also includes a plurality of connecting tubes fixed between the spacing provided between the reinforcement bars, a plurality of openings provided between the plurality of connecting tubes, a plurality of grout tubes fixed above the plurality of openings to grout the openings after completing confection of the shear walls, a plurality of connecting bars capable of being inserted within the connecting tubes of the precast shear wall, when erected, a connecting device for inserting through the openings to grip the connecting bars, and a driving device to supply power to the drive for causing rotation of the drive/manual action and, thereby, sending the connecting bar in a translational motion from the first shear wall to the second shear wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2017Publication date: May 2, 2019Applicant: PRECAST INDIA INFRASTRUCTURES PVT. LTD.Inventor: Ajit Bhate
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Publication number: 20190127966Abstract: A permanent form member for a composite construction member comprises an elongated body having an outer wall defining a concrete retaining channel therethrough, and a bracing member extending from the outer wall into the concrete retaining channel. The bracing member comprises ribs fixed to the outer wall at diametrically opposed positions thereon. For use as a beam form the outer wall of the elongated member is open along its entire length such that concrete retaining channel is substantially U-shaped. A method of constructing a composite concrete house frame is provided wherein form members are connected to a foundation wall and filled with concrete to form composite columns. Form members for beams are connected to the composite columns and interconnected to one another and filled with concrete to form a composite lintel supported on the plurality of composite columns.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventor: Marlon Howard Stewart
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Publication number: 20190127967Abstract: A magnetic strut channel fitting includes first and second plates connected to each other and a plurality of magnets embedded into at least one of the first and second plates. According to another embodiment of the present invention, a magnetic strut channel fitting includes a substantially flat plate and a plurality of magnets embedded into the plate. According to yet another embodiment of the present invention, a magnetic strut channel fitting includes a substantially flat connecting plate, first and second arm members, each of the first and second arm members having a vertical plate and a horizontal plate, and a plurality of magnets, the plurality of magnets embedded into the connecting plate to allow the magnetic strut channel fitting to be magnetically adhere to a strut channel. The plurality of magnets allow the magnetic strut channel fitting to be magnetically adhered to a strut channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventors: Daniel P. Edwards, Shaun M. Brannen