Patents Issued in August 15, 2019
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Publication number: 20190249796Abstract: A tamper resistant locking device for securing fire hydrants. The device is simple to install, easy to remove by the fire department using securing fasteners commonly available. The locking device prevents unauthorized use of a fire hydrant. A collar assembly is dimensioned to encircle a barrel of a fire hydrant. A tab protrudes from ends of the collar assembly each having at least one slot. A retainer leg has an aperture dimensioned to receive an operating nut of the fire hydrant. A bottom end of the retainer leg is oriented to be received in the coaxially aligned slot of the collar assembly, such that the aperture prevents rotation of the operating nut.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2018Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventors: Jock Alston McCartney, John Alston McCartney, Curtis Onsager, Andrew Henninger
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Publication number: 20190249797Abstract: The disclosure relates to a valve having: an actuator; a valve position indicator coupled to the actuator, wherein the valve position indicator includes: an indicator cover mounted over an indicator mounting surface, wherein the indicator mounting surface has a rim; a plurality of LED lights arranged on the indicator mounting surface, wherein the LED lights are bordering the rim of the indicator cover; and a sensor in communicative connection with the actuator and the plurality of LED lights, wherein the sensor is configured to communicate the position of the valve to the plurality of LED lightsType: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventors: Craig Brown, Dan Walker, James F. Schmidt
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Publication number: 20190249798Abstract: For determining the operability of a fluid driven safety valve, a method comprising the following steps is described: A partial stroke test is performed on the safety valve, resulting in a stroke-pressure curve. The stroke pressure curve is extrapolated (330, 340) beyond the measured range (360) up to the safety closing position (350). From the extrapolated stroke-pressure curve, the closing pressure reserve (320) can be determined. In this way, the functionality of the safety valve can be checked during operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventor: David Wagner-Stuerz
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Publication number: 20190249799Abstract: Rotary valves and methods of using, manufacturing, and storing the same are provided herein. The rotary valve includes a rotor and a stator, biased toward one another to form a fluid tight seal. In some implementations, the rotor comprises an integrated flow channel containing a porous solid support. Frequently, the interface between rotor and stator is made fluid-tight using a gasket. Some implementations of the rotary valve include a displaceable spacer to prevent the gasket from sealing against at least one of the rotor and stator prior to operation, wherein when the spacer is displaced, the gasket seals the rotor and stator together in a fluid-tight manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2018Publication date: August 15, 2019Applicant: Talis Biomedical CorporationInventors: Thomas H. Cauley, III, John Dixon
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Publication number: 20190249800Abstract: Systems and methods for installing pipe underground are disclosed. The system includes a pneumatic rammer configured to provide a percussive force to a section of pipe. The system also includes a main jacking frame coupled to the pneumatic rammer, the main jacking frame including a surface for contacting the section of pipe. The system also includes one or more hydraulic jacks coupled to the main jacking frame and configured to provide a hydraulic force to the section of pipe. The system also includes a set of tracks coupled to the main jacking frame, the set of tracks permitting the main jacking frame to slide in a longitudinal direction. An independently displaceable soil-clearing system can be included to clear dirt coming inside the pipe during the installation and add extra jacking force as needed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventors: Roberto Antonio Zillante, Daniel Antonio Zillante
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Publication number: 20190249801Abstract: A hanging cable mount includes a first body portion, a second body portion, and a fastener. The first body portion has a first channel defined in a first surface and a second channel having a different shape defined in a second surface. The second body portion has a third channel defined in a third surface and a fourth channel having a different shape defined in a fourth surface, each channel coinciding with the first channel and the third channel, respectively, to jointly clamp a cable. The fastener is configured to removably couple the first body portion to the second body portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2018Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventors: Ryan Joseph Estepp, Bryan Christopher Clagett
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Publication number: 20190249802Abstract: Apparatus for detecting an electrical insult to a gas tubing system and dissipating the energy from such insult. The system includes tubing and an injury mitigator. The tubing includes a conduit, an insulating layer, a conductive layer, and a jacket. The conduit is connected to earth ground. The conductive layer is electrically insulated from the conduit by the insulating layer. The mitigator includes an insult event detection circuit and an energy dissipation circuit, both electrically connected between the conductive layer of the tubing and ground. Insult indication is provided by a fusible link. Energy dissipation is provided by the fuse, a transient voltage suppression (TVS) device, and/or a spark gap. The TVS device has a setpoint voltage less than the breakdown voltage of the spark gap, ensuring that the TVS device actuates before the spark gap conducts.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventors: Mark Eugene Goodson, David J. Icove
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Publication number: 20190249803Abstract: An apparatus for securing a pair of pipes is disclosed. The apparatus includes a sleeve member having an inner surface and an outer surface. The inner surface of the sleeve member is adapted to conform to an exterior surface of at least one of the pair of pipes. The apparatus also includes a groove formed in the inner surface of the sleeve member. The apparatus further includes an electrical heating element disposed with the inner surface of the sleeve member such that the electrical heating element is in contact with at least one of the pair of pipes when the sleeve member is engaged therewith.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2018Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventor: David FRANKLIN
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Publication number: 20190249804Abstract: A coupling nut (108) for joining a pair of conduits (104, 106) is provided. The coupling nut includes a first end (124) and a second end (126). An opening extends between the first end and the second end. The opening has an interior surface. A first coupling nut thread (114) extends along the interior surface at the first end and is constructed and arranged to receive a first conduit thread (110) having a first length (L1). A second coupling nut thread (116) extends along the interior surface at the second end and is constructed and arranged to receive a second conduit thread (112) having a second length (L2). A non-threaded central portion (118) extends between the first coupling nut thread and the second coupling nut thread. The non-threaded central portion (118) has a third length (L5). The third length (L5) of the non-threaded central portion is less than the sum of the first length (L1) of the first conduit thread and the second length (L2) of the second conduit thread.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2017Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventor: Karl Fredrik Penden
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Publication number: 20190249805Abstract: A waterjet system in accordance with at least some embodiments of the present technology includes a tube configured to carry ultrahigh pressure liquid, and a fitting connected to an end portion of the tube. The fitting includes a body and a clamping block that secures the tube to the body. The body includes a recess, a passage extending inwardly from the recess, a sealing surface extending around the passage, and a sidewall extending around the sealing surface. The sealing surface meets the sidewall at an annular corner within the recess. The clamping block includes first, second, and third through holes spaced apart from one another. The tube extends through the first through hole and is secured to the clamping block via a threaded connection. First and second clamping bolts extend through the first and second through holes, respectively, and into respective threaded openings in the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2018Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventors: John H. Olsen, Darren Stang
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Publication number: 20190249806Abstract: The invention proposes a method of modernizing a flexible conduit line (50), wherein the modernization method comprises the following steps performed in at least one end fittings joint (11, 12, 13), namely, removing a check valve (16) or a plug (17) from at least one outlet port (15) of an end fitting (111, 121, 131), removing a check valve (16?) or a plug (17?) of at least one outlet port (15?) of an adjacent end fitting (111?, 121?, 131?), installing a tubular line (90) in an external position to provide fluid communication between said at least one outlet port (15) of the end fitting (111, 121, 131) and said at least one outlet port (15?) of the adjacent end fitting (111?, 121?, 131?).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2018Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventors: Fabiano BERTONI, Facundo Sebastian LOPEZ
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Publication number: 20190249807Abstract: A non-metallic flange isolation gasket kit sealing flanged pipeline connections and flanged vessel connections while providing electrical isolation protection between flanges suited for high-pressure and high-temperature cathodic protection applications is presented. The invention protects flange faces from media induced corrosion and mitigates flange rotation induced fatigue and failures. The invention comprises of a retainer, a seal, and a seal pre-load structural ring. The seal pre-load structural ring is inserted into the seal, and seal outer diameter surface is joined to the retainer inner diameter surface. A second embodiment comprises of a composite gasket blank, comprising of a retainer and a seal, and a seal pre-load structural ring. The seal outer diameter surface and the retainer inner diameter surface are joined by thermal fusion bonding. The invention may further comprise one or more gasket seating stress stabilizers and/or a centering ring.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventors: Marc Rowley, Sigfrid Ruz
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Publication number: 20190249808Abstract: The reusable sealing connector device for a flexible tube comprises a tubular element (2), a clamping sleeve (3), predisposed to be associated coaxially with said tubular element (2) and a clamping ferrule (4), predisposed to cooperate with the clamping sleeve (3) for clamping the flexible tube inserted on the tubular element (2), internally to said clamping sleeve (3).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2017Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventor: Riccardo BELLUZZI
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Publication number: 20190249809Abstract: The present invention relates to a female coupling and the respective female-male connector, the female coupling being adapted to be connected to and disconnected from a corresponding male coupling by means of pushing and pulling actions, respectively, said female coupling and male couplings comprising a female valve assembly and a male valve assembly respectively, each of said female and male valve assemblies being adapted to be alternatively translated forwards and backwards between a first closing position and a second opening position, wherein the flow of a fluid is possible between the female coupling and male coupling with said female and male valve assemblies in the respective opening positions, wherein said female coupling comprises mechanical locking means adapted to prevent the accidental switching of said female valve assembly from its said second opening position to its first closing position even in case of fluid flow from the male connector to the female connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2016Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventors: Rocco Ferrera, Roberto Sorbi, Paolo Rusconi
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Publication number: 20190249810Abstract: A method for attaching an end-seal fitting to a lined host pipe. The end-seal fitting generally includes a lined host pipe, comprising an end; a female threaded compression end disposed around the end of the lined host pipe; a rubber gasket disposed around the lined host pipe and within the female threaded compression end; a rubber gasket sleeve seated on the edge of the end of the lined host pipe; a stiffener sleeve seated within the rubber gasket sleeve and on the edge of the end of the lined host pipe; a male threaded compression end that is threadably attached to the female threaded compression end; and wherein the attachment between the female threaded compression end and the male threaded compression end keeps the rubber gasket, the rubber gasket sleeve, and the stiffener sleeve in a substantially fixed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2018Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventor: Jeffrey M. Tanner
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Publication number: 20190249811Abstract: A flexible top hat for use in the pipe junction between a main pipe and lateral pipe is used in conjunction with a CIPP system, and is preferably constructed of material having a melt/flow point, cure point and bonding point temperature and pressure that is substantially similar to the CIPP. The CIPP system and top hat are cured together to form a unitary structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventor: JOSEPH TAYLOR
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Publication number: 20190249812Abstract: A fitting including a tubular extension, flange with apertures, and interface there between is fused with surrounding cured in place pipe and subsequently connected with an adjoining fitting, to connect two segments of pipe in a pipeline. The tubular extension is sized and shaped to mate with the host pipe with which it is associated, and the flange is sized, shaped, and has an aperture pattern that corresponds with the fitting to which it will be attached.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventor: JOSEPH TAYLOR
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Publication number: 20190249813Abstract: A continuous fabric for use in forming a repair liner for reinforcing a pipe. The fabric includes a top layer and one or more bottom layers. The width of the top layer is less than the width of the continuous fabric and the density of the top layer is less than the density of at least one of the at least one or more bottom layers. The top layer may serve as a guide for winding the fabric in an overlapping pattern about a mandrel so that the essentially only the top layer is visible in the fabric winding.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventor: Antoni Serarols Beltran
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Publication number: 20190249814Abstract: An anti-kink device for a hose (30) has a strip-shaped base body (12), at least one fastening protrusion (22) protruding from the base body (12) and at least one fastening depression (24) provided in the base body (12). The fastening protrusion (22) is configured such that it can engage into the at least one fastening depression (24).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2017Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventor: Diana KRONENBERG
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Publication number: 20190249815Abstract: The proposed technology relates to a system (8) for preventing microbiological growth in a conduit conveying a liquid. The system (8) comprises a multi-layered pipe (10) constituting said conduit and having an inner layer (12) that covers the complete inside (16) of the pipe (10) and is formed of an electrically conductive polymer material. A liquid in the pipe (10) is in direct contact with the inner layer (12). The system further has a first electrical connector (18) and a second electrical connector (19) connecting to the inner layer (12) from outside the pipe (10), wherein the first electric connector (18) and the second electric connector (19) are spaced apart along the pipe (10). The system further has an electric power source (20) operationally connected to the first electrical connector (18) and the second electrical connector (19) and configured for supplying an electric current to the inner layer (12).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2017Publication date: August 15, 2019Applicant: EPFF ELECTRICAL PIPE FOR FLUID TRANSPORT ABInventor: Thomas Andersson
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Publication number: 20190249816Abstract: A thermally insulating cloth is provided. The thermally insulating cloth has a layered structure comprising at least three layers, a first and a second outer textile layer providing the outer surfaces of said cloth, and an intermediate layer, wherein said first and said second outer textile layer are laminated to the intermediate layer, said first outer textile layer having an air permeability of less than or equal to 40 cc/sec*5 cm2, said second outer textile layer having air permeability of less than or equal to 40 cc/sec*5 cm2, said intermediate layer comprising a textile fabric comprising aerogel powder, in an amount in a range of 1 to 70% w.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2017Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventors: Baudewijn VAN GUCHT, Oras ABDUL-KADER
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Publication number: 20190249817Abstract: A glass wool which has physical properties required for a heat insulation material, can be produced industrially, can have reduced hygroscopicity, and has a novel compounding composition. The glass wool having the following glass composition: SiO2: 60.0 to 65.0% by mass inclusive, Al2O3: 0.5 to 2.0% by mass inclusive, Na2O and K2O: 13.0 to 17.0% by mass inclusive, MgO and CaO: 8.0 to 12.0% by mass inclusive, B2O3: 5.0 to 12.0% by mass inclusive, and others: a remainder.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2017Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventor: Shinji ENDO
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Publication number: 20190249818Abstract: An agricultural tool unit includes a tool configured to engage the ground and a mounting device. The mounting device supports the tool and presents a device opening configured to receive the frame member. The mounting device includes driving and driven cam elements, with the driven cam element defining at least part of the device opening. The mounting device further includes a cam element shifter operable to selectively impart relative shifting of the cam elements in a first direction. The cam elements present respective cam surfaces that are complementally shaped and slidably engaged with one another to define a cam interface, with the cam interface extending transversely to the first direction such that the driven cam element is moved in a transverse second direction when the cam elements are relatively shifted by the cam element shifter. The driven cam element is configured to adjustably exert a force against the frame member when moving in the second direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Applicant: Morris Industries Ltd.Inventors: Clint W. Sheppard, Ryan Lee Green, Gilbert Sinsoa Renes
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Publication number: 20190249819Abstract: A gas cylinder quick release device has an upper bearing plate, and a lower annular collar arranged below the upper bearing plate on an axis common to the upper bearing plate and the lower annular collar. A handle is mounted to move between a first position and a second position. Movement of the handle from the first position to the second position imparts axial displacement of the upper bearing plate and the lower annular collar away from each other along the axis. The lower annular collar moves downward along the axis when the lower annular collar is axially displaced away from the upper bearing plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Applicant: B&Z Productions, LLCInventors: Barbara J. James, Michael S. Saperton
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Publication number: 20190249820Abstract: A gimbal and a camera apparatus are provided. The gimbal includes an electric motor and a rotation bracket connected to the electric motor and driven by the electric motor to rotate. The electric motor includes a first body, a second body, a magnetic ring disposed in the first body, a position sensing assembly disposed in the second body, and a mechanical limit mechanism disposed between the first body and the second body to define a limiting position of the first body when rotating relative to the second body. A positioning structure is disposed at a pre-determined position of a magnetic field of the magnetic ring. When the first body rotates relative to the second body to the limiting position, the position sensing assembly is capable of sensing a pre-determined magnetic field signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventors: Yongjie HUANG, Zhongjie ZHENG
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Publication number: 20190249821Abstract: An improved tripod having enhanced versatility for use preferably as a stand for photographic camera or lighting equipment, wherein the legs are. variable not only with respect. to the length of each other leg. but also with respect to the angle between the legs and the support platform for the photographic equipment, and where one of the legs is independently, longitudinally movable with respect to the other two legs, the other two legs being locked together for longitudinal movement.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Applicant: Savage Universal CorporationInventor: Bo Christensen
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Publication number: 20190249822Abstract: A building block includes a plurality of panel elements that are each rotatable relative to each other one of the plurality of panel elements; a connecting pin that passes through and rotatably connects the plurality of panel elements to each other; and a plurality of connectors, each connector rotatably attached to a respective panel element, where each one of the panel elements includes at least on locking feature configured to create a releasably fixed connection between adjacent panel elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2018Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventor: Yehoshua Katz
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Publication number: 20190249823Abstract: The present disclosure illustrates a wall-mounted damping frame for an electronic device. The wall-mounted damping frame uses the damping components disposed inside the fixing holes of the left damping frame and the right damping frame, the sleeves disposed in the component through holes of the damping components, and the fixing components disposed in the sleeve through holes of the sleeves, to fix the electronic device on the left damping frame and the right damping frame, so that the electronic device can be mounted on the wall through the set of damping frames. As a result, the wall-mounted effect and the damping effect for the electronic device can be achieved.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2018Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventor: Sung-Wei CHOU
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Publication number: 20190249824Abstract: A quick attach bracket system has a structural member and an attachment bracket. The structural member is installed onto the edge of a dock or other appropriate location, and the attachment bracket may be quickly affixed to the structural member. Attachments may be affixed to the attachment bracket in order to secure the attachments to the structural member. One or more bracket hooks of the attachment bracket are received by corresponding bracket hook receivers of the structural member. A fastener flange connected to the lower end of the attachment bracket further secures the attachment bracket to the structural member through a fastener which can be tightened against a fastener receiver of the structural member. Various attachments such as flagpole brackets, ladders and other items may be attached to the attachment bracket in order to be secured to the structural member.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2018Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventor: Wayne Floe
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Publication number: 20190249825Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for supporting an arm of a user while using a tool that include a harness configured to be worn on a body of a user; an arm support pivotally coupled to the harness for supporting a user's arm; and a tool mount on a free end of the arm support for receiving a tool such that the tool is manipulatable by a hand of user's arm supported by the arm support. One or more compensation elements may be coupled to the arm support and/or the tool mount for at least partially offsetting a gravitational force acting on the user's arm and/or the tool received on the tool mount.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventor: Mark C. Doyle
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Publication number: 20190249826Abstract: A lubrication distribution assembly is provided. The lubrication distribution assembly includes a lubrication metering device, which includes a piston. The lubrication distribution assembly also includes a sensor and a controller. The sensor automatically detects a piston stroke length of the piston over at least two movement cycles of the piston. The controller receives the piston stroke length from the sensor, sets an operating point of the piston based on the piston stroke length, and controls the lubrication metering device by utilizing the set operating point.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventors: Armin Buergy, Armin Guenther, Jörg Poser, Stefan Schuermann, Gunther Wenskat
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Publication number: 20190249827Abstract: The present invention can ensure a large capacity while curbing enlargement of occupancy space or quality degradation due to unstable winding of a fiber-reinforced resin material. A pressure container (1) is provided with: a container body (2); and a cylindrical straight body part (10) and a hemispherical dome part (12) which are formed of an outer shell (3) made of a fiber-reinforced resin material, wherein, in a cross-section of the dome part (12) taken along the central axis of the straight body part (10), the shape of the outer surface (21) of the dome part (12) of the container body (2) is a curved shape that falls within the range of ellipse A and ellipse B when the outside diameter of the straight body part (10) of the container body (2) is defined as 2a. The ellipse A is an ellipse that satisfies b/a=0.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Applicant: Mitsubishi Chemical CorporationInventors: Kazuyuki TERADA, Keigo YOSHIDA
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Publication number: 20190249828Abstract: Some embodiments are directed to a module for depressurisation and storage of a portion of a gas coming from at least one cryogenic tank. Some other embodiments are directed to a system using such a module.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2017Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventors: Patrick SUBREVILLE, Philippe LIEGEOIS, Yacine ZELLOUF, Karim OSMAN, Hicham GUEDACHA
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Publication number: 20190249829Abstract: A liquefied gas regasification system and a method of operating the same, and, more particularly to a liquefied gas regasification system which can smoothly supply re-gasified liquefied gas to a gas consumer, and a method of operating the same are disclosed. The liquefied gas regasification system includes: a supply pump discharging liquefied gas from a liquefied gas storage tank; a high-pressure pump receiving liquefied gas from the liquefied gas storage tank and compressing the liquefied gas; and a fourth liquefied gas supply line connecting the supply pump to the high-pressure pump, wherein the supply pump is directly connected to the high-pressure pump through the fourth liquefied gas supply line, such that liquefied gas is directly supplied to the high-pressure pump by the supply pump.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2017Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventors: Su Kyung AN, Du Hyeon CHO
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Publication number: 20190249830Abstract: A method monitors a pressure tank system of a stationary vehicle. The method detects a wake-up situation by use of sensor data of a main sensor of the vehicle. Furthermore, in reaction to the detection of a wake-up situation, the method activates a further resource for detecting and/or for evaluating sensor data with regard to the pressure tank system. Moreover, the method determines, by use of the further resource, whether one or more protective measures are to be carried out in relation to the pressure tank system and/or the surroundings thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventors: Young-Jae CHO, Jan-Mark KUNBERGER, Georg MOVSISYAN, Andreas PELGER
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Publication number: 20190249831Abstract: A light bulb apparatus includes a flexible circuit board, LED modules, a control circuit, a driver circuit and a bulb head. The flexible circuit board is rolled as a hollow tube with a cap. The LED modules are disposed on the flexible circuit board. The control circuit is used for controlling turn-on and turn-off of the LED modules in a predetermined pattern. The driver circuit is connected with an electrode terminal on the cap. The bulb head receives external power supply.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2018Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventors: Jinyong Liu, Hongkui Jiang, Hongbin Lin, Shiyong Li
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Publication number: 20190249832Abstract: Disclosed herein is a lighting system including a bulb. The bulb includes a phosphor plate, and a scanning projector to emit a beam of collimated light and scan the beam of collimated light across the phosphor plate to thereby cause emission of light by portions of the phosphor plate impinged upon by the beam of collimated light. Control circuitry wirelessly receives configuration data and modulates the beam of collimated light during scanning so that the scanning forms a projection pattern on the phosphor plate. A control system is spaced apart from the bulb and processes the initial configuration data, and wirelessly sends the configuration data to the control circuitry of the bulb. A mobile wireless communications device wirelessly sends initial configuration data to the control system.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2018Publication date: August 15, 2019Applicant: STMicroelectronics S.r.l.Inventors: Guido Marco Bertoni, Massimo Ratti
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Publication number: 20190249833Abstract: A wavelength-converting wheel has a light incident side. The wavelength-converting wheel includes a motor, a turntable, a wavelength-converting layer and a reflective element. The motor has a rotating shaft. The turntable has an inner ring portion and an annular irradiation portion. The inner ring portion is sleeved on the rotating shaft, the annular irradiation portion is connected to an outer edge of the inner ring portion, and the annular irradiation portion includes a light-reflecting region and a wavelength-converting region. The wavelength-converting layer is disposed in the wavelength-converting region and has a light receiving surface facing the light incident side. The reflective element is disposed in the light-reflecting region and has a reflective surface facing the light incident side. The light receiving surface is coplanar with the reflective surface or the light receiving surface is farther from the light incident side with respect to the reflective surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventors: PI-TSUNG HSU, CHI-TANG HSIEH, MING-TSUNG WENG
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Publication number: 20190249834Abstract: A reflective-ink lighting assembly includes a light transferring medium, a reflective-ink marking in the light transferring medium, and a light source adapted to insert light into the light transferring medium. In a lit state, light from the light source propagates through the light transferring medium by total-internal reflection. As propagated light reflects off the reflective-ink marking, some light exits through a facade of the light transferring medium to produce an illuminated marking. In an unlit state, the reflective-ink marking remains visible due to ambient light reflecting off the reflective-ink marking.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventors: Jonathan Scoville, Les Sullivan
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Publication number: 20190249835Abstract: Various aspects of a light emitting apparatus include a substrate having at least one angled portion. Some aspects of the light emitting apparatus include at least one light emitting device arranged on the substrate. Some aspects of the light emitting apparatus include a plurality of conductors arranged on the substrate. In some aspects of the light emitting apparatus, the conductors are electrically coupled to the at least one light emitting device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2018Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventor: Vladimir ODNOBLYUDOV
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Publication number: 20190249836Abstract: A rear facing light bar assembly that incorporates a plurality of light functions in a small integrated unit. A multifunctional circuit board powers different colored light emitting diodes to produce the tail light, brake light, amber and/or backup light. The assembly also has end caps, a one-piece polycarbonate tube lens and an extruded housing. Heat from the circuit board is dissipated through the end caps and into the extruded housing. The assembly is constructed such that the electronics are completely protected from the outside environment, and sealed from water and dust intrusion. The light also minimizes tooling and assembly cost, yet provides a secure seal protecting the electrical components. In addition, the light is serviceable so individual parts can be replaced or repaired if parts are damaged.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventors: Alan R. Roach, Christopher C. Johnson
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Publication number: 20190249837Abstract: An apparatus creating a flickering flame effect. The apparatus includes a housing with an interior space with first and second stages. A drive mechanism generates a time varying electromagnetic field extending into the first stage. A first pendulum member is pivotally mounted in the interior space of the first stage and includes first and second magnets on first and second ends, with the first end proximate to the drive mechanism such that the first magnet interacts with the varying electromagnetic field to cause movement of the pendulum member. The apparatus includes a second pendulum member pivotally mounted in the second stage with a magnet on a first end proximate to the second end of the first pendulum member. A flame silhouette element extends from the second pendulum member, and a light source transmits light onto the flame silhouette, which is moving due to the magnetic coupling of the pendulum members.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventors: Gary W. Schnuckle, Douglas M. Patton
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Publication number: 20190249838Abstract: A multilayer flashing water ball apparatus includes a water ball main body, a base and a light transmissive plate module. The water ball main body is light transmissive and includes a platform with an installation slot. The base is secured onto the bottom portion of the water ball main body and includes light emitting elements for emitting light toward the installation slot. The light transmissive plate module includes at least three light transmissive plates inserted into the installation slot. The surfaces of the light transmissive plates include continuous corresponding patterns formed thereon, and such patterns are visually related to each other to form a serious of motion sequence. The bottom portions of the light transmissive plates correspond to the light emitting elements. With the light source of the light emitting elements flashes sequentially, the continuous corresponding patterns inside the water ball main body generate a dynamic visual effect.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2018Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventor: Hua-Cheng Pan
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Publication number: 20190249839Abstract: A laser-etched light guide assembly includes a light guide, a light source, and a laser-etched feature. The light source is configured to emit light into the light guide. The laser-etched feature is etched upon the light guide, and is adapted to reflect the light for illuminated display of the laser-etched feature.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2018Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventors: Colby Childress, Timothy Pelech, Dylan Schickel
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Publication number: 20190249840Abstract: A concealed lighthead is provided. The concealed lighthead is sized to replace existing socket assemblies for a headlight or a taillight, and is operable in an indicator mode and an emergency mode. The concealed lighthead also includes an override mode in which the emergency lights are temporarily interrupted by operation of the indicator lights. The concealed lighthead includes an adapter for use among different headlights and taillights and includes a lens assembly that provides up to 360 degrees of coverage as an indicator light or emergency light.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventors: Urs Maria Georges, Jeffrey Meir Hanina
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Publication number: 20190249841Abstract: A light guide assembly for a vehicle headlamp is provided. The light guide assembly generally includes a light guide, a retainer defining an elongated channel for the light guide, and a carrier within the retainer and partially surrounding the light guide. The carrier is a standalone component in some embodiments, while in other embodiments the carrier is a layer or a coating on the retainer. The carrier is substantially black and is visible on either side of the light guide to mask a break in the carrier, the break providing an opening for the light guide to enter the headlamp housing. The light guide assembly thereby achieves a consistently-dark border on either side of the light guide along its entire length, even in the location of the housing opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2018Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventor: Heinz-Uwe Spork
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Publication number: 20190249842Abstract: A light guide component, a vehicle lamp and a motor vehicle are provided. The light guide component includes: a light incidence portion located at a first side of the light guide component facing a light source, and having a first light guiding portion arranged to receive a first portion of an incident light beam and a second light guiding portion arranged to receive a second portion of the incident light beam; a light splitting surface located on a second side of the light guide component opposite to the first side, and arranged in opposite to the light incidence portion; and a light conducting portion located at a peripheral side of the light incidence portion and the light splitting surface, and provided with a light exit surface at the second side of the light guide component.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Applicant: Valeo lchikoh (China) Auto Lighting Co. LtdInventors: Xingang SHI, Zebin NI
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Publication number: 20190249843Abstract: A lamp includes a light source, a controller that controls an output of the light source, and a light emitting unit that reflects the light emitted from the light source one or more times and emits the reflected light. The light emitting unit includes an incident portion, a light guide path, a reflecting portion, and an emitting portion, and is configured to increase a light emitting area that emits light with brightness equal to or higher than an estimated value of the brightness in the emitting portion in accordance with an increase in the output of the light source.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventors: Asami Sakashita, Yuji Nakano
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Publication number: 20190249844Abstract: A resin molded product produced by injection molding includes: a gate mark formed on a non-design surface; and a step provided so as to intersect with a flow of a resin injected from a gate. When a flow distance of the resin from the gate mark to an end portion of the resin molded product is L [mm], and a thickness of the resin molded product is t [mm], the resin molded product is configured to have L/t of 185 or more, and a tangential angle of the step is 5° to 30°.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventors: Kenta Sugiyama, Masashi Katayama, Eiji Matsubara
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Publication number: 20190249845Abstract: A reflective device and a light source module are provided. The reflective device is transparent, which includes a light entrance, a light exit, and a reflective wall between the light entrance and the light exit. The light entrance is smaller than the light exit, and the reflective wall includes an inner surface and an outer surface, the inner surface including a plurality of sawtooth structures arranged continuously, each of the sawtooth structures including a first refractive surface and a second refractive surface which are intersected with each other, two ends of each of the sawtooth structures being respectively extended toward the light entrance and the light exit. The light source module provided by the present disclosure adopts the above-mentioned reflective device, the reflective device being transparent, the inner surface of the reflective device including the plurality of sawtooth structures arranged continuously.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Applicant: OPPLE LIGHTING CO., LTD.Inventor: Chaobo LIU