Patents Issued in February 27, 2020
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Publication number: 20200063406Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments providing a mechanism to couple a tub spout onto a pipe. An extension nipple adaptor can be coupled to the pipe. A compression ring can be positioned between the extension nipple adaptor and an extension nipple. The tub spout can couple to the extension nipple. A threaded screw can be screwed into the extension nipple adaptor and contact the pipe.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2019Publication date: February 27, 2020Inventors: Bill Ghiglieri, Muhammad Hossain, Robert Clifton Jones, JR., Casey J. Fregoe
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Publication number: 20200063407Abstract: A pull-down faucet includes a spout and a water hose movable within the spout. A spray hose connector is attached to the discharge end of the water hose. A sprayhead is in fluid communication with the spray hose connector and the water hose, and is movable between a docked position adjacent the discharge end of the spout, to an undocked position away from the spout. A magnet is secured to the interior of the spray hose connector, and a metallic element is secured near the discharge end of the spout.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2019Publication date: February 27, 2020Inventors: Chuanbao Zhu, Liming Ye, Jianping Zhou, Jijin Peng
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Publication number: 20200063408Abstract: An alignment coupling for a faucet includes a first alignment element positionable within a faucet body. The first alignment element has a first alignment feature. The first alignment feature includes one of a projection and a tapered groove. The alignment coupling includes a second alignment element that is movable with respect to the first alignment element. The second alignment element has a second alignment feature. The second alignment feature includes the other of the projection and tapered groove. The tapered groove includes walls that extend toward each other, and wherein the walls guide the projection to a narrowest portion of the tapered groove.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2019Publication date: February 27, 2020Inventors: Adam William Tracy, Oscar Romero, Evan Benstead, Jan Van Leyen
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Publication number: 20200063409Abstract: Fluid-dispensing systems and methods relating thereto are described. A method of dispensing fluid includes: (i) receiving, from a temperature encoder, a temperature signal; (ii) receiving, from a flow rate encoder, a flow rate signal; (iii) providing, based on the temperature signal and the flow rate signal, a first amount of power required by a first motor; (iv) providing, based on the temperature signal and the flow rate signal, a second amount of power required by a second motor; (v) opening, based on the first amount of power, the first valve by a first amount of valve opening; (vi) opening, based on the second amount of power, the second valve by a second amount of valve opening; and (vii) facilitating admixing of a first fluid flow at a first fluid flow rate, received from the first valve, and a second fluid flow at a second fluid flow rate, received from the second valve, to create an admixed fluid stream.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2018Publication date: February 27, 2020Inventors: Matthew Dale Wall, John Oliver Porteous
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Publication number: 20200063410Abstract: Cleaning equipment includes: a body; the water outlet where water passing through the body is delivered to the user; the sensor; the automatic flow mode in which the flow is enabled upon the sensor detecting the presence of an object; the manual flow mode in which the flow is controlled only by the contact of the user; the mixed flow mode in which the flow is able to be controlled both by the user's contact and in a non-contact manner; adjustment members for adjusting the temperature and flow rate of the water; for the adjustment of the temperature and flow rate; and the switch which is connected to the control unit, is able to be triggered mechanically or in a touch-operated manner by the first and/or the second adjustment member and enables switching between the flow modes or the flow of water to be controlled in the manual flow mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2017Publication date: February 27, 2020Inventors: Bogac SIMSIR, Onur YENILMEZ, Irmak KIP, Sefa HAZIR, Fatih GERENLI
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Publication number: 20200063411Abstract: Embodiments of a valve assembly and a plumbing system incorporating the same are provided herein. In some embodiments, a valve assembly for use with an enclosed environment includes a housing having an interior volume, an inlet disposed at a first end of the housing and fluidly coupled to an environment surrounding the housing, and an outlet disposed at a second end of the housing opposite the first end and fluidly coupled to the enclosed environment; a first valve having a first valve seat and a first sealing member at least partially extending through a first opening in the first valve seat in a closed position; and a second valve disposed beneath the first valve and having a second valve seat and a second sealing member at least partially extending through a second opening in the second valve seat in a closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2019Publication date: February 27, 2020Inventor: MICHAEL ANTHONY DI MONTE
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Publication number: 20200063412Abstract: A sink is provided that includes a basin configured to hold water; an apron extending from a front of the basin and having a plurality of walls and a rear surface defining an opening in a front of the apron; and a panel assembly removably received in the opening, wherein an outer perimeter of the panel assembly is spaced apart from an inner perimeter of the plurality of walls of the apron.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2019Publication date: February 27, 2020Inventors: Jason R. Miller, Ryan R. Detlaff
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Publication number: 20200063413Abstract: A point drain is described that incorporates one or more novel features in various embodiments thereof. In at least one embodiment, the drain comprises three primary components that are typically provided in a preassembled configuration: a drain body, which includes an integral upper flange; a lower clamping collar that forms a lower flange; and a waterproof membrane that is fixedly sandwiched between the upper and lower flanges and extends outwardly therefrom. The drain is further characterized through the use of a plurality of fins that extend into the cylindrical interior of the drain body's throat and act to position and hold a drain cover assembly in place replacing the use of threads that are common in the prior art.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2019Publication date: February 27, 2020Inventor: Carl D. Coy
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Publication number: 20200063414Abstract: The invention relates to a siphon arrangement (1) comprising a housing (2) with an inlet connection piece (3), an outlet connection piece (4), and a siphon seat (5) arranged between the inlet connection piece (3) and outlet connection piece (4), and a siphon element (6) arranged in the siphon seat (5), said siphon element having a siphon portion (7) and an inlet (8) facing towards the inlet connection piece (3) and an outlet (9) leading to the outlet connection piece (4). Water can be guided from the inlet connection piece (3) via the inlet (8) into the siphon portion (7) and from the outlet (9) to the outlet connection piece (4). The siphon element (6) is movable, in particular pivotable, in the housing (2) from a use position into a maintenance position, and when in the maintenance position can be removed, in particular pulled out, from the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2017Publication date: February 27, 2020Applicant: GEBERIT INTERNATIONAL AGInventors: Marco OBERHOLZER, Martin FURRER
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Publication number: 20200063415Abstract: An absorbent article is disclosed having a topsheet, a backsheet joined with the topsheet, an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet, and a synthetic superabsorbent polymer derived from a first renewable resource via at least one intermediate compound, wherein said superabsorbent polymer exhibits a defined Saline Flow Conductivity value and Absorption Against Pressure value. Alternately, an absorbent article is disclosed having a synthetic polyolefin derived from a first renewable resource via at least one intermediate compound. The synthetic polyolefin exhibits defined performance characteristics making the polyolefin particularly useful in certain components of the absorbent article. Methods for making the aforementioned absorbent articles are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2019Publication date: February 27, 2020Inventor: Bryn Hird
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Publication number: 20200063416Abstract: An absorbent article is disclosed having a topsheet, a backsheet joined with the topsheet, an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet, and a synthetic superabsorbent polymer derived from a first renewable resource via at least one intermediate compound, wherein said superabsorbent polymer exhibits a defined Saline Flow Conductivity value and Absorption Against Pressure value. Alternately, an absorbent article is disclosed having a synthetic polyolefin derived from a first renewable resource via at least one intermediate compound. The synthetic polyolefin exhibits defined performance characteristics making the polyolefin particularly useful in certain components of the absorbent article. Methods for making the aforementioned absorbent articles are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2019Publication date: February 27, 2020Inventor: Bryn Hird
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Publication number: 20200063417Abstract: An absorbent article is disclosed having a topsheet, a backsheet joined with the topsheet, an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet, and a synthetic superabsorbent polymer derived from a first renewable resource via at least one intermediate compound, wherein said superabsorbent polymer exhibits a defined Saline Flow Conductivity value and Absorption Against Pressure value. Alternately, an absorbent article is disclosed having a synthetic polyolefin derived from a first renewable resource via at least one intermediate compound. The synthetic polyolefin exhibits defined performance characteristics making the polyolefin particularly useful in certain components of the absorbent article. Methods for making the aforementioned absorbent articles are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2019Publication date: February 27, 2020Inventor: Bryn Hird
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Publication number: 20200063418Abstract: A flush toilet includes: a toilet main unit having a bowl portion, and a water conduit formed in the toilet main unit and configured to supply flush water into the bowl portion. The water conduit has: a first water-guiding portion extending from a water supply portion to a first spout port located on one of right and left sides of the bowl portion; and a second water-guiding portion extending from the water supply portion to a second spout port located on the other of the right and left sides of the bowl portion. The water supply portion is located at a right-sided or left-sided position in a right and left direction. The flush water is supplied to the water supply portion in a direction inclined with respect to a front and back direction and intersected with an inside surface of the water supply portion, as seen in plan view.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2019Publication date: February 27, 2020Applicant: TOTO LTD.Inventors: Masaki MORI, Shu KASHIRAJIMA, Takahiro HARA
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Publication number: 20200063419Abstract: A flushing system has a water reservoir; discharge equipment enabling delivery of water into the toilet bowl; the triggering member, which enables the water to be delivered via the discharge equipment; the normal operating mode in which the water is transferred by the triggering member; the standby mode in which the predetermined quantity of the water is transferred at the first predetermined period; the level measurement member enabling the level of water within the reservoir to be determined at a second period; the control panel comprising the first control member enabling the flushing system to operate in normal or standby mode; and the control unit for containing the information about the optimum water level within the reservoir, for comparing the level data to the optimum level information, for enabling the predetermined quantity of the water to be delivered at the first period when the flushing system is in standby mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2017Publication date: February 27, 2020Inventors: Bogaç SÌMSÌR, Sefa HAZIR
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Publication number: 20200063420Abstract: A toilet anti-splash device is provided that includes a first section with a dispersing region configured with of spaced deflectors for dispersing and deflecting urine flow, a second section coupled with said first section by which a disinfectant stream is generated in response to a toilet-based water flushing operation and is directed to all of the deflectors, and a hanger by which said anti-splash device is suspended from a toilet rim into an interior of a toilet bowl.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2017Publication date: February 27, 2020Inventors: Shahar Moscovits, Doron Moskovich
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Publication number: 20200063421Abstract: A toilet space deodorizing device includes an intake port part forming an intake port, an exhaust port part forming an exhaust port, a fan device, a water collecting part provided inside a deodorizing air channel, a water supply part supplying water to the water collecting part, a drainage part forming a drainage port, a negative pressure generation device forming a negative pressure in the water collecting part, and a controller controlling a driving of the negative pressure generation device. The controller dries the negative pressure generation device to generate a negative pressure. The water supplied from the water supply part is collected in the water collecting part due to air flowing into the water collecting part and pushing on the water supplied from the water supply part by the negative pressure.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2019Publication date: February 27, 2020Inventors: Kiyotake Ukigai, Yuya Otowa, Shoko Uemoto, Shunichi Nakamichi, Kanako Isono
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Publication number: 20200063422Abstract: A flush toilet deodorizing device includes an intake port part forming an intake port intaking air; an exhaust port part forming an exhaust port exhausting deodorized air; a fan device provided in a deodorizing air channel, the deodorizing air channel linking the intake port and the exhaust port and allowing air to flow; a water deodorizing part provided in the deodorizing air channel, the water deodorizing part using water to deodorize a suctioned air; and an oxidation catalyst provided in the deodorizing air channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2019Publication date: February 27, 2020Inventors: Kiyotake Ukigai, Yuya Otowa, Shoko Uemoto, Shunichi Nakamichi, Kanako Isono
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Publication number: 20200063423Abstract: An automated toilet cleaning system is presented herein. The system includes at least one cleaning assembly communicatively connected to a control device. The cleaning assembly includes a positioning assembly and at least one cleaning end, wherein the positioning assembly has at least one positioning arm structured to movably dispose the cleaning end relative to the toilet. A cleaning solution chamber is included for retaining an amount of cleaning solution, and for fluidically delivering the cleaning solution chamber being to a nozzle or dispenser. When the automated toilet cleaning system is activated, the control device operates to movably position the positioning assembly to orient the cleaning end toward the toilet, and to direct a flow of water from and a flow of cleaning solution to and out of the cleaning end directed toward the toilet.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2019Publication date: February 27, 2020Inventor: Jocelyn Bruno
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Publication number: 20200063424Abstract: This disclosure relates to a toilet and components thereof, including a toilet bowl, a toilet seat, a toilet lid, and flushing apparatus. Also described are methods for manufacturing such toilets and components, and materials suitable therefore. A disclosed toilet may be used in a squatting posture and includes toilet a bowl including a flat base for contacting a floor, the base including an outlet, the flat base defining a plane that includes a forward direction and a transverse direction perpendicular to the forward direction. The toilet bowl is shaped to define a rearward portion including the base and an elongate frontal extension for a user to straddle, the frontal extension extending generally in the forward direction from the rearward portion; and at least some of the frontal extension is elevated or inclined relative to the base to provide a clearance between the toilet bowl and the floor.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2017Publication date: February 27, 2020Inventors: Ian WEBB, Andre DE KONING
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Publication number: 20200063425Abstract: The flush toilet of the present invention includes a bowl which receives waste; and a discharge trap conduit which is connected to a lower portion of the bowl and extends to a discharge opening connected to an inlet of an external discharge pipe and a part of which stores sealing water. The discharge trap conduit includes: an ascending conduit which ascends rearward from the lower portion of the bowl; and a descending conduit that descends from a downstream end of the ascending conduit to the discharge opening. The descending conduit includes a bottom surface on the rear side of the discharge opening and a guiding portion formed on the bottom surface which guides the wastewater flowing horizontally from the bottom surface toward the discharge opening to be directed to either a left or right side of the center of the discharge opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2019Publication date: February 27, 2020Applicant: TOTO LTD.Inventors: Akira SHINOMIYA, Hiroshi HASHIMOTO, Takashi OGAMI, Isami SAKABA, Haruka SAITO, Takumi TSUCHITANI
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Publication number: 20200063426Abstract: A flush toilet of the present invention includes a bowl portion for receiving waste and a discharge trap conduit connected to a lower portion of the bowl portion and extending to a discharge opening. The discharge trap conduit includes an ascending conduit ascending rearward from the lower portion of the bowl portion and a descending conduit descending from a downstream end of the ascending conduit to the discharge opening. The descending conduit includes a bottom surface on a rear side of the discharge opening, and a ceiling sloping surface, an upper end of the ceiling sloping surface being formed integrally with a bottom surface of a top portion of the ascending conduit, the ceiling sloping surface being formed on a front side of the discharge trap passage, and the ceiling sloping surface being inclined downward and forward from the upper end to a lower end of the discharge trap passage.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2019Publication date: February 27, 2020Applicant: TOTO LTD.Inventors: Akira SHINOMIYA, Hiroshi HASHIMOTO, Takashi OGAMI, Takumi TSUCHITANI, Isami SAKABA, Haruka SAITO
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Publication number: 20200063427Abstract: A hybrid flushing system for water free urinals is presented with a housing having a wall portion forming a cavity for receiving a cartridge. The housing also includes a flushing fluid inlet portion for receiving a flushing fluid and a flushing fluid directing portion configured to direct the flushing fluid. A cartridge for installation into a housing is presented, including a cartridge wall, a flushing fluid receiving portion and a flushing fluid directing portion to direct flushing fluid received to any portion to clean areas of the housing, the cartridge, and connected plumbing. Steps for cleaning a hybrid flushing system are presented with an act of directing a flushing fluid into an area, where the area is one of a cartridge for a hybrid flushing system, a housing for a hybrid flushing system, and a plumbing system connected with the hybrid flushing system.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2019Publication date: February 27, 2020Inventor: Edward Michael Goldsmith
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Publication number: 20200063428Abstract: An aerated concrete-hybrid construction element comprises a plurality of support structure profiles integrated therein and arranged parallel to one another at a distance from one another. The support structure profiles have a rib running transversely to the plane of the construction element, each with a respective support structure limb angled in the same direction away from the plane of the rib and running parallel or approximately parallel to the adjacent outer surface of the construction element. The support structure limbs of the support structure profiles are cast into an aerated-concrete layer extending over the length of the support structure limbs in their juxtaposed arrangement.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2018Publication date: February 27, 2020Inventor: Adolf Imhoff
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Publication number: 20200063429Abstract: A portable room is presented. The portable room includes multiple sides and a roof attached to the multiple sides. The portable room also includes multiple pockets integrated with the roof. Each pocket is configured to receive an insert, such as an air filter. The portable room is attachable to a structure, such as a portable shelter.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2019Publication date: February 27, 2020Inventor: Mark C. CARTER
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Publication number: 20200063430Abstract: A vacuum insulating material providing assembly, which can be used to provide the vacuum insulating material to the interior corners, exterior corners and/or window edge portions of a building, includes corner members positioned at the interior corners, exterior corners or window edges of the building, wherein the corner member has: a base plate; a first cantilever plate extending from one end of the base plate in the vertical direction; and a second cantilever plate extending from the base plate in the direction parallel to the first cantilever plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2019Publication date: February 27, 2020Inventor: Soon-Bok JEON
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Publication number: 20200063431Abstract: A curtain-wall anchor includes a back member having a first arcuate slotted aperture and a second aperture formed therein. The first arcuate slotted aperture receives a first mounting bolt and the second aperture receives a second mounting bolt. A first plurality of vertically-oriented ridges are formed in the back member proximate the first arcuate slotted aperture and the second aperture. A first locking washer is received onto the first mounting bolt. The first locking washer includes a second plurality of vertically-oriented ridges that are complementary to the first plurality of vertically-oriented ridges formed in the back member. The first arcuate slotted aperture facilitates angular adjustment of the back member. Engagement of the second plurality of vertically-oriented ridges with the first plurality of vertically-oriented ridges facilitates securement of the back member in a select angular position.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2019Publication date: February 27, 2020Applicant: Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope Inc.Inventor: Tim Newbrough
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Publication number: 20200063432Abstract: A ventilation screed comprising a perforated attachment flange portion that is substantially vertical and at least one perforation between the top end and the bottom end; a first substantially horizontal flange portion attached to the top end of the perforated attachment flange at the first end; a first vertical flange portion attached at a point along a mid-section to the second end of the first substantially horizontal flange portion and having a first return leg; a second vertical flange portion attached to the underside of the first substantially horizontal flange portion along a mid-section and having a second return leg; a stepped flange portion attached to the top end of the first vertical flange portion; at least two drain vent openings in the first substantially horizontal flange portion between the first return leg and the second return leg.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2019Publication date: February 27, 2020Inventors: Gary George Baltz, JR., Frederic C. Mayer, JR.
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Publication number: 20200063433Abstract: A universal barrier system includes universal barrier components that may be assembled together to shield floors and walls from moisture and provide a thermal break in an operational area of the universal barrier component. A lap zone of the universal barrier component may allow universal barrier components to be assembled and installed to protect floors, walls, ceilings, footings and the like from moisture and heat gain or loss by minimizing the need for tapes and other joining methods. The universal barrier system may also act as a sound deadening material. The operational area and lap zone of the universal barrier component may be disposed on a vapor block layer to provide some rigidity. The operational area of the universal barrier component may include a thermal break disposed upon the vapor block layer. The thermal break may include an outer protective layer. In addition, universal barrier tape and universal barrier edging may be provided to couple adjoining universal barrier components.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2019Publication date: February 27, 2020Inventor: Juan Garcia
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Publication number: 20200063434Abstract: A modular wall system includes a plurality of extruded wall panels each having opposing first and second surfaces and opposing first and second joiner side edges. Each joiner side edge has an edge surface adjacent the first surface, another edge surface adjacent the second surface and a tongue or groove disposed therebetween. The edge surfaces have an angle less than 90 degrees with respect to the first or second surface, respectively. The first joiner side edge is insertable into the second joiner side edge of another wall panel, with a flush fit, for interconnecting the wall panels. Each panel also has opposing top and bottom edges and a plurality of ribs connecting and perpendicular to the first surface and the second surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2019Publication date: February 27, 2020Inventor: Doug Spear
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Publication number: 20200063435Abstract: A universal structural support member that includes multiple holes formed therethrough is provided to attach to multiple sized horizontal beams of a storage rack, built strong enough to support multiple pallets of goods. Pre-formed holes through the structural member and/or horizontal beam can be formed in the shape of a polygon, e.g., a square hole. A bolt to attach the structural support to the horizontal beam can be formed with a key structure to interlock with the hole and prevent rotation of the nut and/or structural member. The member can be configured with multiple holes in multiple arrangements to allow the structural support member to be used with differently sized storage racks.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2019Publication date: February 27, 2020Inventor: Domenick IELLIMO
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Publication number: 20200063436Abstract: A rebar positioner for being placed within an open core of a masonry block having an open core and an adjacent closed core separated by a web. A wire defines first and second laterally spaced-apart support elements adapted to extend over and be supported by the web of the block. End portions of the first and second support elements are adapted for extending into the enclosed core of the block. A rebar positioning segment defines at least one ring adapted for being positioned within the open core of the block and surrounding a section of vertically extending rebar positioned in the open core. The wire is bent such that the end portions of the first and second support elements are adapted for extending into the closed core at a level below an upper surface of the block and the at least one ring is adapted for extending into the open core at a level below the upper surface of the block.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2019Publication date: February 27, 2020Inventor: Ralph O. Johnson, III
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Publication number: 20200063437Abstract: A roof assembly comprising: a roof deck; a thermoplastic membrane covering the deck; and a fabric having disposed thereon expandable graphite.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2019Publication date: February 27, 2020Inventors: Wensheng Zhou, Michael J. Hubbard, Allen Sopko, Joseph Carr
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Publication number: 20200063438Abstract: A panel for a thin brick system comprises repeating and aligned peaks and valleys, with individual ledges associated with each valley, with at least a portion of each ledge protruding above an adjacent peak to provide a surface to support a product, such as a thin brick on the peaks of the panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2018Publication date: February 27, 2020Inventor: JOEL W. BOLIN
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Publication number: 20200063439Abstract: A prefabricated tile strip includes a backing board, a tile region having plural tiles and grout. The grout can be composed of a resin/polymer-based grout that allows for superior water resistance, stain resistance, crack resistance and is transportable without breaking. The strip includes an edge region or flange on either side of the tiles to allow for simple screw in and glue on assembly, not even a wall is necessary, the strip can be attached directly to the studs. A step over/under water resistant edges can go directly onto a bathtub or shower ledge or onto the wet area of a tile floor (not separate ledge), allowing it to go straight down to the bottom of a shower floor, or It can step right over a thin plastic flange on a tub or shower base.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2019Publication date: February 27, 2020Applicant: New Age Surfaces, LLCInventor: Mark Domanico
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Publication number: 20200063440Abstract: A smart floor tile capable of gathering environmental information and sensing the local presence of a body includes a tile body, an engagement interface, a processor, a storage device, and a sensing element. The engagement interface physically engages with another tile body. The processor generates local coordinate information according to received coordinate information and can output its own local coordinate information through the connection interface. The storage device stores the local coordinates of each smart floor tile. The sensing element is coupled to the processor and can transmit data to a server as to transient events experienced, and each smart floor tile can also be controlled to output audible, visible, and haptic effects from outputting elements contained within the smart floor tile.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2018Publication date: February 27, 2020Inventor: YU-HU YAN
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Publication number: 20200063441Abstract: Floorboards provided with a mechanical locking system including a locking strip protruding from a first edge of a first floorboard. The locking strip is provided with a locking element configured to cooperate with a locking groove at a lower side of a second edge of a second floorboard for locking the first edge and the second edge in a horizontal direction. The first edge and the second edge are configured to be assembled by a vertical downward motion of the second edge towards the first edge. The second edge is provided with a calibrating groove adjacent the locking groove. Also, a method for producing a mechanical locking system.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2019Publication date: February 27, 2020Applicant: VALINGE INNOVATION ABInventor: Chrisitan BOO
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Publication number: 20200063442Abstract: The disclosure relates to a device for locking two interconnected floor panels that are identically embodied and includes a core, an upper side and a lower side, and a first lateral edge (I) and a second lateral edge (II) opposite the first lateral edge. On the upper side, the first lateral edge (I) of the first floor panel abuts against the second lateral edge (II) of the second floor panel. A horizontal groove extending into the core is embodied in the second lateral edge (II), with an upper wall, an inner wall and a lower wall, the lower wall being formed from a lower lip projecting on the first lateral edge (I), which, on the outer end thereof, has a projection that is oriented towards the upper side and has a first locking edge, and at least one locking element is inserted in the region of the connection point of the two floor panels.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2018Publication date: February 27, 2020Inventor: Thomas GRAFENAUER
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Publication number: 20200063443Abstract: The invention relates to a multi-purpose tile system, in particular a floor tile system, comprising a plurality of multi-purpose tiles. The invention also relates to a tile covering, in particular floor covering, consisting of mutually coupled tiles according to the invention. The invention further relates to a tile for use in multi-purpose tile system according to the invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2018Publication date: February 27, 2020Inventors: Eddy Alberic Boucké, Jincheng Song
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Publication number: 20200063444Abstract: Floor covering, made of floor elements, which, at least at two opposite sides, comprise a male and a female coupling part, which allow that two of such floor elements can be interconnected at the respective sides at the respective sides by pushing one of these floor elements with the associated male coupling part, by means of a downward movement, home into the female coupling part of the other floor element, wherein at least one of said coupling parts, either the male coupling part or the female coupling part, is made as least partially in a filled synthetic material composite, such as extruded wood.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2019Publication date: February 27, 2020Inventor: Mark CAPPELLE
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Publication number: 20200063445Abstract: A method of protecting an outdoor surface includes providing an outdoor surface and providing a single flexible vinyl membrane having a polyvinyl chloride upper layer with a thickness of from 0.02 inches to 0.06 inches and a polyethylene terephthalate nonwoven fabric lower layer having a weight of from 2 ounces/yard2 to 6 ounces/yard2. The single flexible vinyl membrane is installed by covering the outdoor surface with the single flexible vinyl membrane and affixing the single flexible vinyl membrane to the outdoor surface, and the single flexible vinyl membrane is installable onto the outdoor surface by a single individual. In some cases, the single flexible vinyl membrane is not installed by hot air welding. The single flexible vinyl membrane may further be trimmed to a shape similar to, or like the shape of the outdoor surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2018Publication date: February 27, 2020Inventors: Kyle Lancaster, Grant Barlow, John Morley, Levi Rogers
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Publication number: 20200063446Abstract: A ventilation screed comprising an upper attachment flange having a top portion and a bottom portion and at least one opening in the top portion; a drip edge protruding from the bottom portion of the upper attachment flange; a drainage cavity protrusion protruding from the bottom portion of the upper attachment flange above the drip edge, wherein the drainage cavity protrusion has a vertical portion of a L-shaped drainage trough portion and a bottom portion having at least one drainage opening along a meeting point of the upper attachment flange and the drainage cavity protrusion, an upper ground portion in communication with the L-shaped drainage trough portion and a drainage cavity shroud in communication with the upper ground portion, wherein the drainage cavity shroud extends past the drip edge.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2019Publication date: February 27, 2020Inventors: Gary George Baltz, JR., Frederic C. Mayer, JR.
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Publication number: 20200063447Abstract: A system for forming perimeter pockets includes a number of flat members and a number of different extruded shapes. The extruded shapes are configured for joining selected ones of the flat members into perimeter pockets adapted for different applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2019Publication date: February 27, 2020Applicant: Fry Reglet CorporationInventors: Mark E. Brinkman, Robert Stuart
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Publication number: 20200063448Abstract: A tile positioning device comprising: a base having a top surface for receiving an underside of a tile and a bottom surface for being positioned on an underlying surface; an upwardly extending stem that is breakably or frangibly attached to the base, the stem including an upper portion for receiving an impact to break away the stem from the base and a lower portion for breakable attachment to the base wherein an opening is provided in the lower portion of the stem for receiving a wedge and wherein the lower portion of the stem further comprises: a connecting portion for connecting the stem with the top surface of the base; and a bridging portion extending between the connecting portion and the upper portion; wherein thickness of the connecting portion is less than thickness of the bridging portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2019Publication date: February 27, 2020Inventor: Colin Morrow
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Publication number: 20200063449Abstract: A rigid flooring template and method of using the same seamlessly join two different floorings along a flooring joint line within a doorway. The flooring template is provided as a thin, rectangular manufacture having two rectangularly notched corners along one long edge. The template and the notches are dimensioned so that, when the template is inserted into a doorway, the notches simultaneously and securely engage with the opposing door stops. When so placed, the non-notched edge may engage with the opposing door jambs approximately halfway between their exposed surfaces, thus providing a physical referent for the flooring joint line. This referent may be used for painting, or to manually trim or cut flooring underneath it with a cutting tool, the painting or cutting action yielding a straight line because the template is securely engaged with the door frame via the door stops.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2019Publication date: February 27, 2020Inventor: Luke Ryder
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Publication number: 20200063450Abstract: A formwork panel for concrete-work shutterings includes a supporting structure and a separate formwork skin connected to the supporting structure, characterized in that the supporting structure consists substantially of plastics material; and that the formwork skin, which is constituted by a single formwork skin element substantially of plastics material or by several formwork skin elements substantially of plastics material each, is releasably connected to the supporting structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2019Publication date: February 27, 2020Inventor: Kai Hollmann
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Publication number: 20200063451Abstract: A tie for a concrete formwork comprises: a tie anchor configured to be embedded in a block of insulating material, the tie anchor having a first connecting feature accessible from a concrete-facing surface of the block; and a tie member having a second connecting feature configured to connect to the first connecting feature of the tie anchor. The tie member has at least one connector for connecting to an abutting tie member.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2018Publication date: February 27, 2020Inventor: Victor Amend
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Publication number: 20200063452Abstract: A supporting and guiding device for a climbing formwork beam and to such beam, comprising a supporting body to be coupled to a building structure, with which supporting means for the beam are associated, and at least one pair of guiding pins for the beam which can be activated by snap action transversely on opposite sides with respect to the beam and are adapted to be arranged in front of portions thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2019Publication date: February 27, 2020Applicant: FARESIN FORMWORK S.P.AInventor: Guido FARESIN
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Publication number: 20200063453Abstract: An apparatus, method and kit for controlling moisture under a hot tub cover comprising a planar sheet of flexible material having a peripheral edge corresponding to the shape of the hot tub cover, a plurality of connectors extending from the peripheral edge adapted to engage with the hot tub cover and at least one aperture through the planar sheet. The method comprising locating a planar sheet of flexible material having a peripheral edge corresponding to the shape of the hot tub cover to an undersurface of the hot tub cover, securing the planar sheet to the hot tub cover with a plurality of connectors extending from the peripheral edge adapted to engage with the hot tub cover, and draining moisture on a top surface of the planar sheet through at least one aperture through the planar sheet. The may be secured to a hot tub cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2018Publication date: February 27, 2020Inventor: Nick Frank Hassard
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Publication number: 20200063454Abstract: A robotic pool cleaner including: a housing; a propulsion mechanism configured to propel the robotic pool cleaner along an interior surface of a pool and a suction mechanism to draw liquid from the pool into the housing. A cable extends outward from the housing and a pull sensor is configured to generate a signal indicative of at least a direction in which the cable is pulled. A controller is configured to receive the signal and to operate the propulsion mechanism to propel the robot in accordance with the received signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2019Publication date: February 27, 2020Applicant: Aquatron Robotic Technology Ltd.Inventors: Benjamin ATTAR, Shahar SCHLOSS
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Publication number: 20200063455Abstract: A wind barrier system adapted is provided. The wind barrier system embodies a plurality of various barrier types to stop flying objections and strong winds from penetrating an opening of a structure. These systemic barriers include webbing of high strength polymers forming lattice arrangements that afford mesh openings of approximately one to four centimeters in surface area. These small mesh openings reinforced by the high-strength webbing prevent flying objects and high winds from penetrating the barrier, while still allow for the passage of airflow therethrough. Furthermore, the barriers are adapted to provide a strong yet removably attachment around the openings through peripheral and corner connectors.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2018Publication date: February 27, 2020Inventor: Gustavo Fabian Riccobon