Abstract: A main body for use as an interchangeable component with a modular platform for a gutter guard system is disclosed herein. The main body includes a front edge, a rear edge, a top surface, a bottom surface, and a plurality of water management features. The rear edge is generally parallel to and spaced apart from the front edge. The top surface and bottom surface are disposed between the front edge and the rear edge, and the top surface and bottom surface are positioned opposite to each other. In one embodiment, the water management features include a plurality of apertures that form passages through the top and bottom surfaces of the main body.

Abstract: This disclosure describes louver drive systems and methods for using the same comprising a load bearing shell, an adjustable shell, louvers, and a louver device mechanism.

Abstract: The present invention provides a stair edging component or nosing assembly comprising a plurality of elongate inserts, each insert comprising a main body portion having a tread surface and a coupling interface to couple the insert to the stair, and an opening extending through the length thereof, a locating spacer located between each pair of inserts, and a tensioning means extending through the opening in each insert and along the length of the stair edging component.

Abstract: A fiber enforced sheet for use as a wall or floor covering which comprises of adhered thin bricks bonded to a fiber-reinforced, backing layer. Thin brick is adhered to the fiber enforced sheet. The fiber enforced backing increases strength and rigidity to the thin brick during handling, and installation permits the thin bricks to be adhered to proper specification and spacing to be cut using ordinary tile or thin brick tools.

Abstract: A panel, which, at two opposite edges, is provided with coupling parts that allow joining by a downward movement, said coupling parts including a male part that fits in a female part, wherein vertically active locking portions are provided at opposite sides of the male part and female part, wherein these locking portions are located at different distances from an upper side of the panels.

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

Abstract: A method for continuously extruding and depositing an unbroken layer of a slurry or mortar onto a selected work surface uses a mortar gun assembly with a chamber for receiving mortar from a remote supply hopper and an extruder configured to selectively apply a bead or ribbon of mortar of selected thickness onto the work surface. The user selectively applies mortar by controlling a rotating port valve between the hopper and the mortar gun chamber, and the rotating port valve provides a “rest state” in which the mortar is not sent to the mortar gun, but is instead re-circulated by the pump back to the hopper so un-dispensed mortar is kept moving and cannot dry or set.

Abstract: A wheeled hose moving device that is movable over a support surface and that is operable to grasp, lift and move a concrete supply hose at the support surface. The device includes a wheeled support including a hose grasping device and at least one hose support element. The hose grasping device includes a pair of grasping arms configured to grasp and release a concrete supply hose. The hose grasping device is vertically movable between a raised position and a lowered position. The hose support element includes a pair of support arms that pivot relative to one another. The pair of grasping arms move from their opened state toward their closed state to engage and grasp the concrete supply hose. As the grasping device raises the grasped hose upward, the support arms pivot from their opened state toward their closed state to support the grasped and raised hose.

Abstract: A rebar tying machine comprising a tying machine main body (1) and a steel wire winding assembly (2) mounted in the main body, a steel wire cutting off mechanism (3) is further mounted in the main body and comprises a transmission device (31) and a wire discharging block (32), the steel wire winding assembly comprises a winding mechanism (21), a driving device (22) for driving the winding mechanism and a locking device for locking the winding mechanism, an advance/retreat locating slot (211) and a rotating cam slot which are communicated with each other are arranged on the winding mechanism, an anti-rotation fixing pin (231) in the locking device moves axially in the advance/retreat locating slot, and the anti-rotation fixed pin slides in the rotating cam slot along the circumferential direction.

Abstract: A fixing device for a safety screen includes a bracket, a support member and a locking member. The support member includes a plurality of openings, and two of the openings include keyhole slots that are spaced from one another along the support member. Each of the keyhole slots include an enlarged portion and a slot. The bracket includes at least one engagement member that has a shank portion and a head. The head is receivable through the enlarged portion thereof. The shank portion is receivable by the slot of any of the keyhole slots, and the locking member is attached to the bracket. The bracket is engageable with the support member by inserting the head through the enlarged portion. The locking member is engageable with the support member following translational movement of the engagement member along the slot, the locking member thereby locking the engagement member against translational movement.

Abstract: An improved walk-behind floor scraper incorporates a plurality of isolators between a main plate and cutting head to reduce vibration and a plurality of stops to prevent damage to the isolators.

Abstract: Systems and methods for a modular store system are disclosed. In particular embodiments, each modular store system includes one or more pre-fabricated, metal, interconnected, modular, units. Each of the units includes a baseplate, one or more chassis (possibly with one or more utility access holes), and subdeck. Each unit may also include other components, such as casters, level glides, a detachable veneer, pre-installed utilities, kick-plates, etc. As will be understood from discussions herein, pre-fabricated, metal (modular) units may reduce or eliminate the timeframe and associated costs of typical on-site (wooden) casework construction.

Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a system, machine, device, configured for cleaning debris from water in a water container via a water cleaner that includes a handle, a collection net configured to collect debris resident in the water, and a frame configured to hold substantially open a primary inlet of the net.

Abstract: A swimming pool or spa filtration system debris guard for preventing debris on the water surface from entering the opening of the filtration system. The debris guard having a screen for collection of debris, with and a flexible securing clip to secure the screen in front of a swimming pool skimmer opening.

Abstract: Swimming pool cleaning apparatus may include a cleaning unit intended to be immersed in a swimming pool and at least one liquid filter circuit between at least one liquid inlet and at least one liquid outlet via a filter chamber removable from the body of the cleaning unit. The filter chamber may include a cover and a filter basket. The cover may include components for fastening the filter basket and locking the filter chamber to the body of the cleaning unit. The locking component may be releasable and, when released, may cause an extraction handle to be deployed from the filter chamber and urged toward a predetermined position.

Abstract: A pool cleaner including a turbine assembly, a timer assembly, and a scrubber assembly. The timer assembly is configured to rotate the turbine assembly in a first direction and a second direction. The scrubber assembly is configured to rotate in a forward direction when the turbine assembly rotates in the first direction, and to rotate in a rearward direction when the turbine assembly rotates in the second direction.

Abstract: The modular anti-ballistic shelter system includes two end units and, optionally, additional middle units for a wider structure. End and middle units may also stack atop each other for multi-story structures. Each unit is configured to comply with both ISO standards for size and weight, and with the U.S. Department of State Certification Standard for Forced Entry and Ballistic Resistance of Structural Systems. Each exterior wall of each end unit and each middle unit is reinforced with wall studs that penetrate the unit's structural framework of beams and frames. Even though these wall studs are welded into place, penetration of the wall studs into the beams and frames ensures acceptable blast, ballistic, and forced entry resistance even if the welds are flawed.

Abstract: A mausoleum is provided. The mausoleum includes a base configured to connect the mausoleum to a ground area. A first framework is supported by the base. The first framework is configured to support a plurality of cylinder assemblies. The first framework includes a plurality of corner posts, main posts, header members and bracing members. A second framework extends from the first framework and is configured to support a roof structure. The second framework includes a plurality of truss structures. A cupola extends from the second framework. The plurality of cylinder assemblies, corner posts, main posts, header members, bracing members and truss structures are formed from metallic materials configured to be resistant to weather and seismic activity.

Abstract: An exchange station has openings for drones, a passenger check-in/check-out bay for processing passengers, a drone connect/release bay, having apparatus adapted to manage passenger pods mounted on smart chassis, and a computerized control system in wireless communication with control circuitry in the drones and smart chassis, guiding smart chassis with mounted passenger pods and drones, to make the exchange of pods from the smart chassis to drones. A passenger entering the passenger check-in bay is loaded into a pod mounted on a smart chassis, the pod with passenger is transported to the drone-connect/release bay, and the pod is there joined to a bare drone and disconnected from the smart chassis, the drone leaving with the passenger pod to a destination, and the smart chassis traveling away from the drone connect-release bay.

Abstract: A removable insulated floor for use with a portable shelter, the floor including a central section defining a ground engaging area and having at least three layers, at least one side wall extending upward from and being connected to the central section at an edge of the ground engaging area and having an outward facing side wall fastener, the central section includes at least one opening, and a central section fastener is connected to an upper layer of the central section and is located proximate the at least one opening, and at least one patch having a patch fastener connected to a lower surface of the patch and being releasably connected to the central section fastener located proximate the at least one opening. The floor is usable in combination with a portable shelter having complementary fasteners for releasable connection of the floor to the shelter.

Abstract: A digital door lock assembly which includes an exterior assembly is disclosed. The exterior assembly includes a PCB which includes an RF chip for receiving and processing an RF signal, a controller chip for receiving and processing signals output from number keypads, and a regulator supplying an operating voltage to the RF chip and the controller chip, wires which are connected to the RF chip, the controller chip, and the regulator through the PCB, and a housing which has a storage space into which a key lock cylinder including a spindle and first screw holes is inserted, and includes a first hole and second holes that are formed at a bottom of the storage space SS and through which the spindle passes.

Abstract: Cylindrical locks and more specifically a set of profile members in combination with a rotatable cylindrical key plug have a longitudinal keyway with a profile corresponding to an associated key. Each profile member is accommodated in an associated cavity in the key plug at a lateral side of the keyway so as to form a lateral part thereof. The profile members have a non-circular cross-section and are non-rotatably mounted in the associated cavities at a location adjacent to the keyway. A portion of each profile member has a profiled surface portion facing inwards toward the opposite lateral side of the keyway, the profiled surface portion having, in a plane being transversal to a longitudinal axis of the key plug, a specific profile section defining a local, lateral part of the keyway. An associated key, and a method to manufacture a cylindrical key plug with such profile members are also disclosed.

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

Abstract: A lockset is provided with a sensor assembly for detecting tampering with the cylinder. A lock cylinder with a cylinder body and a cylinder plug disposed in the cylinder body is provided. The cylinder plug is configured to deform and/or separate from the cylinder body when a sufficient force is applied. A sensor assembly is provided that detects when the cylinder plug deforms and/or separates from the cylinder body. In some embodiments, the sensor assembly could detect when the cylinder plug deforms and/or separates from the cylinder body with a strain gauge, a continuity circuit, a micro-switch, an optical sensor, an accelerometer and/or a contact microphone.

Abstract: Provided herein is an inventory management system for dispensing products from an enclosure, methods of securing products within the enclosure, use of the enclosure and for maintaining inventory. The inventory management system may include an enclosure having a self-locking door. The self locking door may include a door, a lock located on the door, a strike plate, wherein the strike plate controls the lock, and a sensor configured to detect the presence of a user and wherein the sensor controls the lock.

Abstract: Electromechanical lock utilizing magnetic field forces. An actuator is moved between a locked position and an unlocked position. In the locked position, a first permanent magnet directs a first magnetic field exerting a pushing force so that rotation of the first axle is blocked, and a second permanent magnet directs a second magnetic field exerting a pulling force so that the first axle is kept uncoupled with the second axle. In the unlocked position, the first permanent magnet directs a reversed first magnetic field exerting a pulling force so that the first axle is released to rotate, and the second permanent magnet directs a reversed second magnetic field exerting a pushing force so that the first axle becomes coupled with the second axle.

Abstract: A conventional safe proper becomes useless when unable to be locked or unlocked, thereby causing a waste of resources. Locks capable of being locked/unlocked are provided to unfasten a common fastening member, so as to open a door or lid from the body, allow each lock to be freely mounted on and dismounted from a lock mounting portion, and dispose a false lock on each lock. Operation of locking/unlocking any one of the locks is provided to enable persistent use of a common latch disposed at an identity opening of a safe proper.

Abstract: A drawer assembly including a drawer, a first drawer slide carried by the drawer and a second drawer slide also carried by the drawer. Both the first and second drawer slide each include a latch lever. The drawer assembly additionally includes a drawer pull latch engaged with both latch levers such that upon movement of the drawer pull latch, opening of the drawer is permitted.

Abstract: A padlock has a shackle having a long leg and a short leg, and a spindle with an extended member, the extended member engaged with the long leg of the shackle for movement together. The padlock also has a cylinder to receive a key for key operation, a stack of clutches and a plurality of dials engageable with the clutches to form a combination code, each clutch having an opening to receive the spindle. When the padlock is unlocked by the combination code, the spindle is engaged with the clutch stack for movement together along with the shackle. When the padlock is unlocked by the key operation, the spindle is disengaged with the clutch stack, allowing the spindle and the shackle to move upward relative to the clutch stack.

Abstract: A portable protective case for the safe transport and storage of measuring devices and other electrical equipment. The protective case is designed to protect a valuable and sensitive measuring device located inside it against theft, unauthorized use and/or potentially harmful environmental influences. The case comprises communication means for sending and receiving data via a wireless network, as well as for receiving localization data, which enable the communication unit to provide at least a rough location of the case.

Abstract: A method for securing a portable electronic device having a housing to a substantially immovable object utilizing a locking assembly having a security rod or spike formed with an anchoring end separated axially by a protruding end, a locking device with an internal locking mechanism and a cable permanently attached to lire locking device at one end, includes several steps. The steps include securedly fixing the anchoring end of the security rod or spike to the portable electronic device upon or through the housing, attaching an other end of the cable to the substantially immovable object and inserting the protruding end of the security rod into an opening in the locking device to actuate the internal locking mechanism and lock the locking device to die captive security rod. Locking the security rod to the locking device concurrently locks the portable electronic device to which it is anchored to the substantially immovable object.

Abstract: A vehicle handle device: a resin handle support member having one surface in a vehicle width direction which faces one surface of a metal panel of a vehicle door; a handle rotatably supported by the handle support member and causing a locking device to perform a transition from a latched state to an unlatched state; a metal bolt penetrating through a through-hole and a bolt inserting hole, and having a head portion facing the other surface of the handle support member; a metal nut facing the other surface of the panel and screwed with the bolt; and a metal spacer positioned between the head portion and the other surface of the panel, and whose both end portions come into contact with the head portion and the one surface of the panel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a vehicle latch device; a vehicle latch device (1) includes a switch plate (46), which is provided in a housing (23), and is able to conduct electricity to a motor (48) or another electrical component in the housing (23) other than the motor 48; and the switch plate (46) is formed separately from the housing (23) and formed by an electrically conductive plate being embedded in a synthetic resin 462 in a state where a portion thereof electrically conductive to the motor or electrical component and a connection terminal portion thereof to outside are exposed. The switch plate (46) is fixed in the housing 23 by engagement means 255, 256, 257, 464a, 465, and 467 that engage the synthetic resin 462 and the housing 23 with each other.

Abstract: The invention relates to a lock for a fuel tank cap or tailboard in a vehicle, comprising a locking bolt (1) which can be adjusted between an open and a closed position by opening and closing the cap or tailboard. Said fuel tank cap lock, in the housing (2) of the lock, is positively driven counter to the force of a compression spring (4) in the direction of its longitudinal axis (6) and about its longitudinal axis (6).

Abstract: A gate lifter latch having a striker assembly having a striker pin, the striker assembly mounted to the free end of a gate, and a catch lifting assembly mounted to a latch post, the catch lifting assembly having a pivoting lift arm that receives a striker pin, such that during closure of the gate the pivoting lift arm pivots upward and raises the striker pin and free end of the gate. The gate lifter latch may further have a manual or automatic gate latch assembly for securement of the gate in the closed position. The components of the gate lifter latch are preferably structured such that the gate lifter latch may be disassembled and reassembled for use with either a left or right inswing or outswing gate.

Abstract: A latch mechanism includes a hook, a displaceable handle, and links connected between the handle and hook for the operation of the latch mechanism. The handle and links cooperate with the hook to hold the latch mechanism in a locked position.

Abstract: A pressure-tight door allowing movement of hinges includes: a hinge fixating part including a fixed member having one surface with a movable groove formed therein and the other surface fixed to a door frame, and a movable member having one surface inserted into the movable groove so as to slide bidirectionally on the movable groove and a hinge attached to the other surface of the movable member, connected to a door and sliding together with the movable member. The movable member of the hinge fixating part slides inwardly together with the hinge only when the pressure due to flooding or explosion is applied to the pressure-tight door, whereby the pressure-tight door is able to effectively block any leakage by compressing the gasket.

Abstract: A storage compartment with a front door that slides and rotates up and into the storage compartment with a structural divider between the side panels of the storage compartment that supports the shelves and door between the load bearing points at the side panels.

Abstract: An articulating mechanism for opening and closing a vehicle door utilizes a first mechanism having a first motion profile and a second mechanism having a second motion profile. To open the door, the first mechanism begins the first motion profile before the second mechanism begins the second motion profile. To close the door, the second mechanism completes the second motion profile before the first mechanism completes the first motion profile.

Abstract: A single hung window has a window frame, an upper fixed lite of glass secured to the window frame and a movable lower sash secured to the window frame with the lower sash being generally coplanar with the upper fixed lite of glass. Lower sash retention elements secured to opposed jamb portions are operatively associated with the lower sash to facilitate securement of the lower sash in a plurality of positions. A balance system is secured within each jamb and is operatively associated with said lower sash. The lower sash may be structured to receive a screen. The sash may be employed alone without the upper fixed lite of glass.

Abstract: A friction hinge with its motion restricted in one pivoting direction includes a support member, a restricting module, and a pivot member. The restricting module is mounted on the support member. The restricting module has an air flow opening. The pivot member is pivotable relative to the support member and the restricting module. A regulating chamber is defined between the pivot member and the restricting module. When the pivot member is pivoted in one direction, a pressure in the regulating chamber is increased and the restricting module is actuated to reduce size of the air flow opening, increasing the resistance to pivoting of the pivot member in this pivoting direction.

Abstract: A damping hinge includes a first joining part; a revolving part pivotably connected to the first joining part and being capable of revolving among a first position, a second position and a third position; a supporting module arranged within the first joining part for pressing the revolving part to keep the revolving part and the first joining part staying in a relative position; a second joining part fastened to the revolving part for connecting the upper cover; a first enforcement frame arranged on the first joining part; and a damping module including a damper holder pivotably connected to the second joining part, a damper consisting of a damper core fastened on the damper holder as a fixed end and an actuating portion as a free end being able to move up and down, a damper spring connected between the second joining part and the damper holder.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a door of an appliance is disclosed. The apparatus is secured to the door. The apparatus comprises an elongated structure extending over a length of the door. The elongated structure comprises a support arm at one end. The support arm is used to couple the elongated structure to the door of the appliance. The apparatus comprises a hinge provided at the elongated structure. The hinge facilitates in rotation of the elongated structure to support the door when the door is in open position. The appliance includes a dishwasher or a refrigerator.

Abstract: A system for determining a door condition includes a hinge including a first portion coupled with a door and a second portion coupled with a vehicle frame and rotatably coupled with the first portion. The system further includes a sensor outputting a signal related to a position of the first portion relative to the second portion and a controller receiving the signal and determining whether the signal corresponds to a door closed condition or a door open condition.

Abstract: A roller unit includes a base bracket (2) that supports a slide door, a cable holder (11) formed integrally with the base bracket (2) and that holds cable ends (112a and 113a) of cables (112 and 113), and a cable guide (40) detachably installed at the cable holder (11) and that guides the cables (112 and 113), wherein the cable guide (40) is formed to separate the cables (112 and 113) from the base bracket (2), and a load applied to the cable guide (40) by tensile forces of the cables (112 and 113) is received by the cable holder (11) and the base bracket (2).

Abstract: A system controls opening/closing of a power swinging door, e.g., in a vehicle, and includes a rotary actuator, position sensor, and controller. In a controller-executed method, the actuator applies torque to the door in response to control signals. The controller uses a measured raw angular position from the sensor to determine wind- or grade-based external forces acting on the door during opening or closing, and adjusts the actuator torque in response to the external forces. The sensor may be a rotary encoder, with the actuator being an electric motor. Lookup tables contain data relating oscillation to the external forces. The controller may induce door oscillation and to relate oscillation decay to the external forces. An obstacle-based current threshold may be adjusted in response to the external forces.

Abstract: A door opening and closing device includes: a door opening and closing drive unit capable of opening and closing a door with respect to a vehicle body; a detection unit configured to detect a plurality of detection objects around the door; a memory part configured to store a detection result of the plurality of detection objects which are detected by the detection unit; and a control unit configured to perform an open/close control of the door by way of the door opening and closing drive unit. The control unit performs an open/close control of the door based on a detection result of the detection unit and a plurality of stored information stored in the memory part.

Abstract: A vehicle door control apparatus includes a sensor provided on a door of a vehicle. The vehicle door control apparatus also includes a processor configured to control opening or closing of the door based on information regarding an object sensed through the sensor.

Abstract: A non-contact obstacle detection (NCOD) system for a motor vehicle and a method of operating the non-contact obstacle detection system are disclosed. The NCOD system includes a main electronic control unit adapted to connect to a power source. At least one non-contact obstacle sensor is coupled to the main electronic control unit for detecting obstacles near a closure member of the vehicle. The control unit is configured to detect an obstacle and cease movement of the closure member in response to the obstacle being detected. Additionally, the control unit is configured to release a latch and apply power to a motor in response to the obstacle not being detected. The control unit is also configured to determine whether the closure member is in a full open position, and continue to apply power to a motor coupled to the closure member if the closure member is not in the full open position.

Abstract: A door system for a public transit vehicle includes at least one door opening and a door that closes this door opening, wherein a sensor unit performs three-dimensional and touch-free scanning of a passenger compartment in the area of the door opening. A process of monitoring and controlling such a door system includes the steps of touch-free and three-dimensional scanning of a passenger compartment in the area of a door opening with a sensor unit, and measuring distances, shapes, and movements of objects by evaluating the readings from touch-free and three-dimensional scanning.