Patents Issued in April 30, 2020
  • Publication number: 20200131767
    Abstract: A steel wall stud has a rear wall, two parallel side walls, each side wall having a front end wall that projects away from interior cavity formed by the rear and side walls.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Applicant: U.S. CHEMICAL STORAGE, LLC
    Inventors: Jered M. Webb, Anthony D. Cornia
  • Publication number: 20200131768
    Abstract: The non-corrosive micro rebar is an apparatus that reinforces concrete structures. The apparatus includes a central rod, a plurality of threads, and a plurality of channels. The central rod connects the plurality of threads to one another and allows the apparatus to be flexible within the concrete structure. The plurality of threads allows a concrete mixture to grip around the apparatus. The concrete mixture surrounds the apparatus by filling the plurality of channels. In order for apparatus to hold together the concrete structure, each of the plurality of threads includes a connecting rod and an anchoring bar. The plurality of threads laterally traverses along the central rod and is radially distributed about the central rod. The connecting bar is fixed to the central rod and is oriented perpendicular to the central rod. The connecting bar traverse across the connecting rod and is oriented concave with the connecting rod.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2018
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventor: Steven T Imrich
  • Publication number: 20200131769
    Abstract: The multi-leg fiber reinforced concrete is concrete in which fibers have been embedded to prevent the concrete from being fractured due to cracks developing therein. Each fiber has multiple legs, defining two and three dimensional structures. At least one fiber is embedded in a volume of concrete, where the at least one fiber has at least first and second legs respectively extending along first and second directions. The first and second directions are angularly oriented with respect to one another between 45° and 135°, with each of the first and second legs having a free end and a fixed end. Each free end has a substantially Z-shaped contour. The fixed ends of the first and second legs may be joined together to define a two-dimensional fiber structure. The at least one fiber may be partially coated with a polymeric material, such as polypropylene.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventors: TAREK H. ALMUSALLAM, HUSAIN ABBAS, YOUSEF A. AL-SALLOUM, AREF A. ABADEL
  • Publication number: 20200131770
    Abstract: The multi-leg fiber reinforced concrete is concrete in which fibers have been embedded to prevent the concrete from being fractured due to cracks developing therein. Each fiber has multiple legs, defining two and three dimensional structures. At least one fiber is embedded in a volume of concrete, where the at least one fiber has at least first and second legs respectively extending along first and second directions. The first and second directions are angularly oriented with respect to one another between 45° and 135°, with each of the first and second legs having a free end and a fixed end. Each free end has a substantially Z-shaped contour. The fixed ends of the first and second legs may be joined together to define a two-dimensional fiber structure. The at least one fiber may be partially coated with a polymeric material, such as polypropylene.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventors: TAREK H. ALMUSALLAM, HUSAIN ABBAS, YOUSEF A. AL-SALLOUM, AREF A. ABADEL
  • Publication number: 20200131771
    Abstract: The multi-leg fiber reinforced concrete is concrete in which fibers have been embedded to prevent the concrete from being fractured due to cracks developing therein. Each fiber has multiple legs, defining two and three dimensional structures. At least one fiber is embedded in a volume of concrete, where the at least one fiber has at least first and second legs respectively extending along first and second directions. The first and second directions are angularly oriented with respect to one another between 45° and 135°, with each of the first and second legs having a free end and a fixed end. Each free end has a substantially Z-shaped contour. The fixed ends of the first and second legs may be joined together to define a two-dimensional fiber structure. The at least one fiber may be partially coated with a polymeric material, such as polypropylene.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventors: TAREK H. ALMUSALLAM, HUSAIN ABBAS, YOUSEF A. AL-SALLOUM, AREF A. ABADEL
  • Publication number: 20200131772
    Abstract: An exemplary shingle includes at least one coated shingle sheet defining a headlap portion and a tab portion each having opposed upper and lower surfaces. A first line of adhesive is adhered to one of the upper surface of the headlap portion and the lower surface of the tab portion, and includes a first thermally activated adhesive material. A second line of adhesive is adhered to one of the upper surface of the headlap portion and the lower surface of the tab portion, and includes a second thermally activated adhesive material having a minimum activation temperature less than a minimum activation temperature of the first thermally activated adhesive material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventors: David P. Aschenbeck, James E. Loftus, Donn R. Vermilion, Lawrence J. Grubka, Carmen Anthony LaTorre, Bert W. Elliott, Christopher Kasprzak, Edward Richard Harrington, JR., Christina Marie Wise, William Edwin Smith, Shu Situ-Loewenstein, Jonathan M. Verhoff, Benjamin Barszcz, David Michael Ploense
  • Publication number: 20200131773
    Abstract: The invention relates to construction and can be used in the installation of roof coverings for industrial and public buildings and structures. A roofing tile comprises a lower protective layer made of polyethylene terephthalate and having a metallized base, a technical layer made of high-density polyethylene, a layer of cardboard, a heat and sound insulating layer made of polyurethane foam, and an upper protective layer made of polyethylene terephthalate. The metallized base is made of aluminum. The upper protective layer is painted throughout its entire thickness with modified UV stabilizers and fire retardant agents. The claimed invention provides enhanced heat insulating and sound insulating properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2017
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Applicant: LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY "THERMOTILE" [RU/RU]
    Inventors: Anatoly Vladimirovich BESPYATY, Kirill Viktorovich EVSTEGNEEV
  • Publication number: 20200131774
    Abstract: The invention provides a generally horizontal roof deck having a corner and two parapet walls meeting at the corner. A roofing membrane has a major portion adhered to the roof deck and a side portion adhered to the first parapet wall and an end portion adhered to the second parapet wall. A bead of caulk is located between the side portion and the end portion and a respective parapet wall. Termination bars are affixed to the each of the parapet walls by axially driven pins that capture the termination bars on top of the respective side or end portions along their upper edges. Also disclosed is a method for constructing a roof deck using termination bars and axially driven pins that do not require predrilled holes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Applicant: Pro Fastening Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: Donal H. Egan
  • Publication number: 20200131775
    Abstract: A method is provided for forming an adhered membrane roof system. The method comprises applying a bond adhesive to a substrate on a roof to form an adhesive layer and applying a membrane directly to the adhesive layer. The bond adhesive includes a polymer having a silicon-containing hydrolyzable terminal group.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Applicant: FIRESTONE BUILDING PRODUCTS COMPANY, LLC
    Inventors: Jiansheng TANG, Joseph CARR
  • Publication number: 20200131776
    Abstract: A non-slip roof attachment system for attaching structures to residential and commercial roofs without the use of penetrations to roofing shingles and sealing layers is described. The non-slip attachment system may be used to attach roof mounted systems such as solar panels. The non-slip attachment system also allows for the quick removal of such roof mounted systems rapidly and without the need for repair of penetrations. The non-slip attachment system uses, among other things, an array-stay retainer comprising a vertical member and a horizontal member. A high friction foam polymer padding is used to further secure the non-slip attachment system to the roof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Applicant: ARAYSTAYS CORPORATION
    Inventors: John Granville Holt, Mark Anthony Holt
  • Publication number: 20200131777
    Abstract: A gutter cleaning tool includes a cleaning blade having a first edge, a second edge, and a third edge and a handle attached to the cleaning blade. The first edge of the cleaning blade engages a bottom of a gutter. The second edge of the cleaning blade engages an exterior side wall of the gutter, the exterior side wall of the gutter being away from a roof. The third edge of the cleaning blade engages the handle and attaching to the handle. The third edge of the cleaning blade and the first edge of the cleaning blade form an angle, the angle being less than ninety degrees. The handle follows the third edge of the cleaning blade such that the handle follows the angle. The handle extends beyond the gutter in a direction away from the roof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2018
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventor: Michael LaRosa
  • Publication number: 20200131778
    Abstract: The present invention relates to shading systems that are comprised of multiple individual and independent shading units mounted over at least one wire.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventor: Sali EILON
  • Publication number: 20200131779
    Abstract: Prefabricated stair components and stair tread finish systems are disclosed. Methods of making and using prefabricated stair components and stair tread finish systems are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventor: Glen A Nedza
  • Publication number: 20200131780
    Abstract: A wall or ceiling panel, which, on one side edge, comprises a male coupling part and, on an opposite side edge, comprises a female coupling part. The male coupling part comprises a tongue and the female coupling part comprises a groove. The groove is bordered by a front lip and a rear lip, with the characteristic that the panel forms a ceiling-high wall panel and/or has a length of at least 2400 mm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2018
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventor: Jan DE RICK
  • Publication number: 20200131781
    Abstract: A siding panel includes a hanger section adjacent to an upper edge and a lower locking section adjacent to a lower edge. When installed, the lower locking section of an upper siding panel partially overlaps, extends into, and interlocks with a hanger section of a lower siding panel in an interference fit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventors: Ashley A. Schultz, Christopher Michael Colyn, David J. Stucky, Robert D. Shaw, Greg Holland
  • Publication number: 20200131782
    Abstract: A wall assembly comprises a first sidewall, a second sidewall and a rear wall, wherein a plurality of non-porous tiles are affixed to the first sidewall, the second sidewall and the rear wall of the wall assembly. Each first sidewall tile, second sidewall tile, and rear wall tile extends the full length of one dimension of the first sidewall, the second sidewall, and the rear wall, respectively. Both upper and lower edges of the first sidewall tiles, second sidewall tiles, and rear wall tiles comprise a chamfer optionally terminating short of a first end and a second end of the first and second sidewall tiles and rear wall tiles. The rear wall tiles comprise a dado located at each end of the rear wall tile that provides a hidden connection with the first and second sidewall tiles. The first and second sidewall tiles and the rear wall tiles are of a synthetic or natural material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventors: Yuka Midorikawa-Haelters, Matthew Schmitt, Donald Strum, Robert Beale Van Varick, Barry D. Olson, Jeffrey Hutchins, Kevin Urbanski
  • Publication number: 20200131783
    Abstract: Disclosed is a panel comprising a substrate (1), wherein the outer surface of the substrate (1) is covered with a coating layer (8), wherein one edge of the substrate (1) is provided with a recess (3), and a groove (4) is arranged inside the substrate (1) adjacent and interconnected to the recess (4), and wherein the opposite edge of the substrate (1) is provided with a protrusion (7) that can be fitted into the recess (3), and a tongue (6) is extended from the protrusion (7) that can fitted into the groove (4). The substrate is made of 100 parts by mass of PVC resin or PVC powder, 25-45 parts of styrene elastomer, 180-280 parts of stone powder, sawdust or rock, 1-10 parts of an additive, and 1-4 parts of an elastomer coupling agent. Also disclosed is a decorative panel formed by arranging and interlocking the panels in sequence by fitting the protrusion of a panel into the recess of a neighboring panel, as well as a panel installation process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2018
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Applicant: JETCOAT (Shanghai) CO LTD, China
    Inventors: Huihuang LIU, Tungyueh LIU, Juntai HUANG, Kuojiun LIU
  • Publication number: 20200131784
    Abstract: The invention relates to a multi-purpose tile system, in particular a floor tile system, comprising a plurality of multi-purpose tiles, in particular floor tiles, wall tiles, or ceiling tiles. The invention also relates to a tile covering, in particular floor covering, ceiling covering, or wall 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: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2018
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventor: Eddy Alberic Boucké
  • Publication number: 20200131785
    Abstract: Interconnectable panels, such as interconnectable floor panels, are generally joined mechanically at edges of the panels by using complementary coupling profiles at opposite edges. Traditionally, rectangular floor panels are connected at the long edges by means of a traditional angling method. The invention relates to an interconnectable panel, in particular a floor panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2018
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventors: Eddy Alberic Boucké, Johan Christiaan Rietveldt
  • Publication number: 20200131786
    Abstract: Provided are examples of transportation systems, elevator systems, and kits for use in towers, as well as tower sections and methods for performing assembly or maintenance operations in towers, particularly wind turbine towers, guides mounted in tower sections for transporting an operator or robot along an inside of a tower and an elevator carrying parts of such guides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 4, 2018
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Applicant: ALIMAK GROUP MANAGEMENT AB
    Inventor: Carlos LEGUA GRACIA
  • Publication number: 20200131787
    Abstract: Provided is a device for covering a gap between temporary work platforms, which is capable of securely covering a gap between spaced temporary work platforms, thereby preventing a worker's foot from being caught in a gap or preventing an accident caused by dropping of work tools, building materials or the like through a gap, and which provides excellent convenience of use due to its structure capable of simply and easily covering a gap between the temporary work platforms, and which is easily installed or dismantled without any specific work tools or devices. The device includes a flat-plate-shaped cover plate, both lateral side portions of which are placed on the top surfaces of adjacent temporary work platforms in order to cover a gap formed between the temporary work platforms. The cover plate is provided at the bottom surface thereof with a coupling portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2018
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventor: Kwan Sik PARK
  • Publication number: 20200131788
    Abstract: A construction jig is disclosed for facilitating appropriate notched cuts in vertical posts used for deck or post and beam construction applications. The jig is a multi-sided jig adapted to be either slipped over or slipped around a vertical post commonly used in such constructions. A crossmember for the construction is held by the jig and the jig is moved up and down until the crossmember is level. A saw is then guided by the jig to make an appropriately level notch in the vertical post, as required by building codes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventor: Dennis Skatzka
  • Publication number: 20200131789
    Abstract: A caulking assisting device has of a fixed frame mounted to a filler coating-supplying device, a rolling part mounted to the fixed frame, a movable frame and an elastic element. The positioning frame has a pair of first limiting recesses and a pair of second limiting recesses. The movable frame is pivoted to the fixed frame and is rotatable, and a tapered roller is pivoted at the end of the movable frame. Meanwhile, the elastic element is disposed on the movable frame, while a positioning protrusion is located at both ends respectively. As a result, the tapered roller can be moved to a use position and a non-use position by the rotation of the movable frame, thereby switching between the rolling part and the tapered roller while in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2018
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventor: Huang Chin-Chen
  • Publication number: 20200131790
    Abstract: A profile for the construction of stands for affixing booth elements includes an affixing side wall extending along a first direction of the profile. The affixing side wall is provided with an affixing surface for affixing a strip to the profile between a first affixing side wall edge and a second opposite affixing side wall edge. The affixing surface extends along the first direction of the profile, and is at least partly bordered by at least one flange for flangingly affixing the strip by flanging over the flange.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2018
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Applicant: ALUVISION
    Inventor: Michiel Lesage
  • Publication number: 20200131791
    Abstract: A lift assembly includes a lever arm mounting portion connected to a spring mounting portion, a lever arm, a spa cover engaging portion, and a pneumatic spring. A pneumatic spring proximal end portion has a pivoting connection to the spring mounting portion. A pneumatic spring distal end portion has a pivoting connection to the lever arm. The pneumatic spring exerts an extensive force upon the lever arm both when the lever arm is in the cover closed position and when the lever arm is in the cover open position. The extensive force urges the lever arm towards the cover open position when the lever arm is in the cover closed position, and the extensive force urging the lever arm towards the cover closed position when the lever arm is in the cover open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventor: John Joseph Cunerty
  • Publication number: 20200131792
    Abstract: A water control device having all elements designed or modified specifically for the corrosive environments of chlorinated and salted water, to include the supplemental actions of UV radiation and thermal cycling. The device composes a support structure designed to fixture itself at any meeting point of the deck and water retaining wall of a pool or spa. The support structure section that contacts the deck is weighted and encompasses anti-skid material at various contact point. The prior mentioned section also contains attached geometry at back end as to retain stability from side to side rotation and to adapt to different configurations of deck and wall construction. The front of the structure contains a member pointing downwards into the water. This downward pointing member communicates with a sliding component that has attached to it a water control assembly. The water control is based on a mechanical float cut-off action and utilizes a continuous water supply.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventor: James M. Litteral
  • Publication number: 20200131793
    Abstract: A submersible pool cleaning device includes a device body having a filter canister mounted within the device body. A plurality of filter cassettes is releasably mounted within the filter canister, each filter cassette having a filter container and a flotation device. A cartridge is mounted to the device body configured to release a gas into one of the flotation devices to inflate the flotation device. A controller is configured to activate the cartridge to release the gas into the flotation device in response to detecting that the filter container is full and to release the filter cassette from the filter canister upon inflation of the flotation device. A method for removing the floating debris bag includes capturing and removing the floating cassette by a drone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventors: David B. Lection, Sarbajit K. Rakshit, Mark B. Stevens, John D. Wilson
  • Publication number: 20200131794
    Abstract: An integrated structure protection system is provided. The system includes a subterranean anchor assembly. The subterranean anchor assembly includes an anchoring mechanism. The anchoring mechanism configured to secure the subterranean anchor assembly to below grade media. The anchoring mechanism also includes an attachment mechanism. The system also includes a cover positionable on top of and configured to provide protection to the subterranean anchor assembly when the system is in stored mode. Further, the system includes a strapping device configured to connect an end of the device to the attachment mechanism. Additionally, the integrated system also includes a structure attachment system configured to connect an other end of the strapping device to a structure. Further still, the system also includes a structure protection system tensioning apparatus configured to provide tension in the strapping device when the strapping device is connected to the structure and the subterranean anchor assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventor: Gil Panzer
  • Publication number: 20200131795
    Abstract: Disclosed is an anchoring umbrella stand with a manually extendable drill bit. In certain exemplary embodiments disclosed herein, the anchoring umbrella stand includes a drill bit that can be manually extendable from and manually retractable into an elongate housing body by use of a crank handle. Manual operation of the crank handle rotates and translates the drill bit between a retracted position within the elongate housing body and an extended position outside the elongate housing body. In certain embodiments, the anchoring umbrella stand further includes a gear train assembly and/or a stabilizing plate to further aid a user in anchoring the umbrella stand. The anchoring umbrella stand facilitates umbrella anchoring by providing a more stable anchoring mechanism that requires less strength, less coordination, and no electric power to operate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2018
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventors: Steven Lee Worm, William Bryan Carr, Ryan Joseph Hilton, Curry Weston Hilton
  • Publication number: 20200131796
    Abstract: A tent system with utility rails is described. The hard shell tent system may include a first shell member, second shell member, utility rails, and an articulating mechanism. The first shell member may be adapted to mount to a roof of a vehicle. The second shell member may be adapted to mate with the first shell member and define an interior cavity when the tent system is in a closed position. The utility rails may be coupled to the second shell member and adapted to support items on top of the second shell member. The articulating mechanism may couple the first shell member to the second shell member and may transfer a weight of the second shell member and the utility rails to a roof of the vehicle when the tent system is in the open position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventor: Evan Michael CURRID
  • Publication number: 20200131797
    Abstract: A collapsible enclosure and an insert, where the collapsible enclosure includes a body formed by a plurality of walls including a front, a back, a first side, a second side, a top, and a bottom wall coupled to one another to form an interior. Each wall includes at least one of a plurality of deformable frame members. A door is defined in one of the front, back, first side, and second side wall, and is further selectively engageable with the respective wall such that the door is disposable between an open and closed position. The insert includes a body formed by a plurality of walls including a front, a back, a first side, and a second side coupled to one another to form an interior. Each wall includes at least one of a plurality of deformable frame members. A door is defined in one of the front, back, first side, and second side wall, and is further selectively engageable with the respective wall such that the door is disposable between an open and closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Applicant: Under the Weather, LLC
    Inventor: Eric Frank Pescovitz
  • Publication number: 20200131798
    Abstract: A scaffold apparatus may have a saddle with a platform and two sides extending above the platform. The saddle may support one or two beams.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventor: Einstein Francis
  • Publication number: 20200131799
    Abstract: A post assembly includes an elongate first portion having a upper first end and an opposing lower second end. The first portion configured for supporting a structure. The post assembly also includes a second portion formed from a non-deteriorating material coupled to the second end of the first portion. A coupling device couples the first portion to the second portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventor: Aaron Valentine
  • Publication number: 20200131800
    Abstract: A security door lock for security back locking of a door lock. The door lock enables back locking of the door lock from inside in such a way that the lock cannot be opened with a key or a picklock. The lock includes a lock body, a lock bolt inside the lock body, a lock bolt shifter inside the lock body, a lock bolt shifting lever protruding from the lock bolt shifter, a slot in the lock body for receiving the lock bolt shifting lever which is turnable between its inclined end positions in the slot when the lock bolt shifter is rotated, twist means inside the door for rotating the lock bolt shifter, a key cylinder outside the door, and an opening spindle present between the twist means and the key cylinder. The opening spindle is in engagement with the lock bolt shifter for shifting the lock bolt by tuning the key or the twist knob.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2017
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventor: Aki MARTTILA
  • Publication number: 20200131801
    Abstract: A latch guiding and coupling device includes a coupling seat having first and second sides. An insertion groove is defined between the first and second sides and extends from a first surface through a second surface of the coupling seat. A recessed portion is formed in the first side and rotatably receives a roller. Each of two ends of the recessed portion has a positioning groove extending to the first surface to form a notch. An axle extends through the roller and includes two ends respectively received in the positioning grooves. A locking plate is mounted to the first surface of the coupling seat. The locking plate includes an opening aligned with the insertion groove and two stopper portions aligned with the positioning grooves. Each stopper portion covers one of the notches to prevent the axle from disengaging from the positioning grooves. The roller protrudes beyond the locking plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2018
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventor: Hung-Jen Tien
  • Publication number: 20200131802
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a locker dial lock, and more specifically has been made to enhance convenience of use by rotating a knob for operating a locking lever of a dial lock to a reset position not to a locking or opening position, and then identifying or resetting a combination of dials so as to simply change and reset the combination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2018
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventor: Sang Sik HWANG
  • Publication number: 20200131803
    Abstract: A lock indicator and a mechanical lock assembly, comprising: a switch; a transmitter coupled to a power source; and a bolt member moveable between a retracted position and an extended position with respect to the housing, wherein the switch is configured to engage the bolt member and is actuatable by the bolt member to determine the position of the bolt member, and the transmitter is configured to transmit a signal indicative of the position of the bolt member to a remote device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2018
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventors: Ryan Bromley, Mark Cope
  • Publication number: 20200131804
    Abstract: Various embodiments that pertain to signal based arrangement of pin tumbler pins are described. A receiver can receive and process a signal. The signal can indicate an arrangement for the pins of the pin tumblers. With a proper signal, the pins can be placed so that the pin tumbler unlocks. Security measures can be put into place to make sure the signal is a valid signal, such as through employment of a hash function set (e.g., two hash functions).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2018
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventor: Mathew Deminico
  • Publication number: 20200131805
    Abstract: A lock comprising a latch bolt and a dead bolt, a dead bolt lever to move the dead bolt, a key actuated cylinder with a rotary driving bit, a second turn latch bolt lever to move the latch bolt by using the key, a second turn latch bolt driver as an intermediary between the driving bit and the second turn lever, a spring urging the second turn driver in the path of the driving bit, and a locking mechanism to lock the dead bolt. The second turn driver comprises a follower portion which, upon actuation by the driving bit, moves the second turn driver out of the path of the driving bit thereby preventing the driving bit from being blocked. The locking mechanism comprises a slot having two catches and a spring biased lever mounted on the dead bolt lever to lock the dead bolt lever.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2018
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventor: Joseph Talpe
  • Publication number: 20200131806
    Abstract: A chain lock is provided. The chain lock includes a lock body and a linkage chain set. The lock body includes a lock core disposed in the lock body, a lock body side face, and a socket. The linkage chain set is formed via linking a plurality of linkage chains. Each linkage chain is formed via linking a plurality of link plates. One end of the linkage chain set is joined with the lock body, wherein the other end of the linkage chain set can be inserted into the socket and secured by the lock core. When the other end of the linkage chain set is not secured by the lock core, each linkage chain can be folded to make the link plates overlap with each other, wherein the folded linkage chains can lean against each other and are located beside the lock body side face.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Applicant: SINOX CO., LTD
    Inventor: Chia-Wei Weng
  • Publication number: 20200131807
    Abstract: This disclosure discloses a restraint device including a pair of bracelets that are adjustable in distance therebetween, while at least one of the bracelets can be dually engaged during a restraint and dually disengaged not during the restraint. Further, this disclosure discloses a sleeve to enable a restraint device to be converted from a “chain style” into a “hinge style” and vice versa. Additionally, this disclosure discloses a restraint device including a first arm and a second arm, where the second arm is elastically coupled to the first arm in order to avoid overtightening when restraining.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2018
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventor: Jonathan Garry Heiney
  • Publication number: 20200131808
    Abstract: A power latch apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a rotary cam that is rotatably connected to a cam shaft and includes a cam groove, a transmission rod that is slidably connected to the cam groove and pressed and moved as the rotary cam rotates, and a claw to which the transmission rod is rotatably connected and that is pressed by the movement of the transmission rod to rotate about a claw shaft. The claw includes a claw recess that limits a striker movement that fits into the claw recess during a cinching operation, and a pawl to prevent the claw from rotating in a release direction in which a release operation of separating the striker from the claw recess is performed, or rotates about a pawl shaft while being pressed by the rotary cam, the pawl to allow the claw to rotate in the release direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventor: Duck Young Kim
  • Publication number: 20200131809
    Abstract: An electronic trigger rotary latch includes a trigger cutout, a controller in electrical communication with a plug receiver. Springs are engaged to the latch and trigger pawls. A gear motor having an actuator engages a surface of the trigger pawl. A handle includes a striker bolt and an electrical plug. In an unlatched configuration the striker bolt is separated from the latch pawl, an electrical circuit is open, the latch pawl spring has reduced compression, the trigger pawl spring has increased compression, and the trigger tip is engaged to a latch tab. The actuator has moved the lower leg in the trigger cutout. In the latched configuration, the striker bolt is held by the latch pawl, an electrical circuit is closed, the trigger tip is engaged to the latch shoulder, and the trigger leg has been moved in the trigger cutout in an opposite direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Applicant: Allegis Corporation
    Inventors: Jeffery Almodovar, Tye S. Sonney, Larry Witiak
  • Publication number: 20200131810
    Abstract: A powered latch system for a door of a vehicle including a latch assembly, actuatable inside and outside handles, a powered actuator and a door controller that causes the powered actuator to unlatch the latch assembly upon actuation of the inside and outside door handles. The latch assembly may be mechanically unlatched by a user within a vehicle interior even if the powered actuator does not actuate due to a loss of electrical power or other failure. The controller can be programmed to unlatch the latch assembly according to various criteria as required to meet the specific requirements of different markets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 24, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Venkatesh Krishnan, Kosta Papanikolaou
  • Publication number: 20200131811
    Abstract: An apparatus for preventing inadvertent actuation of a door release handle of a motor vehicle includes a cover with a lip that engages with an edge of an opening in an inner body panel, and at least one rib attached to the cover, the at least one rib being positioned relative to the door release handle to prevent actuation of the handle when the cover is positioned in the opening of the inner body panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2018
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventor: Jeffrey L. Konchan
  • Publication number: 20200131812
    Abstract: Embodiments are disclosed of an apparatus including a vehicle door having an interior side, an exterior side, and a door cavity between the interior side and the exterior side. An electrically-operated door latch-and-lock mechanism positioned in the door cavity, and the latch-and-lock mechanism includes a mechanical override that allows the latch-and-lock mechanism to be locked, unlocked, and unlatched in the absence of electrical power. A secure activation mechanism positioned remotely from the latch-and-lock mechanism on the exterior side of the vehicle door, and a mechanical is link positioned in the door cavity. The mechanical link couples the secure activation mechanism to the mechanical override so that the secure activation mechanism can be used to activate the mechanical override to lock, unlock or unlatch the latch-and-lock mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2018
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventors: Shawn Slovesko, Xiaocheng Zhang
  • Publication number: 20200131813
    Abstract: A compartment assembly includes a housing, a door movable relative to the housing between an open position and a closed position, an arm extending from the door having a first engagement surface and a second engagement surface, and an actuation system. The actuation system includes a prime mover and a pin connected to the housing and operably coupled to the door. The pin is movable by the prime mover. A biasing mechanism is coupled to the pin to bias the pin into engagement with the arm. When the door is in the closed position, engagement between the first engagement surface and the pin restricts movement of the door. Engagement between the second engagement surface and the pin opposes the biasing force of the biasing mechanism to allow movement of the door.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventors: Stefan Wiepen, Niklas Kock, Andreas Rahn
  • Publication number: 20200131814
    Abstract: Examples of a door handle assembly are disclosed. The door handle assembly includes a frame, a mechanical deployment unit, and a handle. The frame is to be mounted to a door. The frame having a housing portion and an exterior surface having a cavity. The mechanical deployment unit is disposed in the housing portion. The handle is disposed in the cavity, pivoted to the frame and operably coupled to the mechanical deployment unit. The handle is flush with the exterior surface and locked with the mechanical deployment unit in an undeployed position. Upon a first actuation, the handle unlocks from the undeployed position to protrude from the cavity in a deployed position and moves back to the undeployed position upon a second actuation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventors: Nidhin Kuniyil, Ravindra Desai, Virupaxi P.
  • Publication number: 20200131815
    Abstract: An aircraft door locking system comprises a first locking element fastenable to a first element of an aircraft door arrangement rotatable about a rotation axis and having a receiving opening and a bearing shell. A second locking element is fastenable to a door arrangement second element and comprises a locking bolt. In a release state, the locking bolt is insertable through the receiving opening and, by a rotation of the first locking element about the rotation axis in a locking direction, is positionable in the bearing shell to effect the locking state. A torque-generating device is configured, in the locking state, to generate a torque opposing a rotation of the first locking element about the rotation axis in a release direction opposite to the locking direction if a force directed substantially perpendicular to the rotation axis is exerted on the bearing shell and/or on the locking bolt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventors: Andreas POPPE, Uwe PAPENROTH
  • Publication number: 20200131816
    Abstract: A retrofit latch adapter is configured to replace a pre-existing roller head latch assembly of a pre-existing exit device. The retrofit latch adapter may include a flat latch head that may provide additional security for a door compared with the pre-existing roller head pre-existing latch assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2019
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Inventors: Vincent Baker, Douglas Thompson, Michael Connell, Catelyn Herman