Patents Issued in May 7, 2020
  • Publication number: 20200141089
    Abstract: A hydraulic driving system includes a flow control valve device, a bleed-off valve device, a discharge pressure sensor, a relief valve, an operating element, and a controller. The controller executes calibration in which: in a state where the bleed-off valve device blocks between a hydraulic pump and a tank, the controller changes a movement command current supplied to the flow control valve device and makes the discharge pressure sensor detect a discharge pressure; the controller detects at least one of an opening start current that is a current when the flow control valve device starts opening and a closing completion current that is a current when closing of the flow control valve device is completed; and based on the detected at least one current, the controller adjusts a correspondence relation between an operation amount of the operating element and the at least one current.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2018
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Applicant: KAWASAKI JUKOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Hideyasu MURAOKA, Tomomichi NOSE
  • Publication number: 20200141090
    Abstract: The invention disclosed in this application is a cover for an excavator's bucket link and tipping link area designed to prevent the soil being excavated entering these areas and causing damage to the bushing and pins. The invention (10) consists of one or more flexible rectangular panels (13, 14) affixed to the excavator articulating arm by means of an attachment strap (11) such that the rectangular panel(s) cover the bucket link and tipping link area and extends down into the bucket of the excavator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2019
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventor: Todd P. Corley
  • Publication number: 20200141091
    Abstract: A work machine (1) includes a controller (40) having a notification control section (374) that exercises control as to whether to notify an operator of operation support information in accordance with a distance between a predetermined target surface, out of a plurality of discretionally set target surfaces, and a work implement (1A), the work machine including a current terrain profile acquisition device (96) that acquires a position of a current terrain profile, the controller including a target surface comparison section (62) that compares the position of the current terrain profile (800) with a position of the predetermined target surface (700) to determine a vertical position relationship between the current terrain profile and the predetermined target surface. The notification control section (374) changes content of the operation support information in accordance with a result of determination by the target surface comparison section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2018
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventors: Ryu NARIKAWA, Hidekazu MORIKI, Manabu EDAMURA, Shiho IZUMI
  • Publication number: 20200141092
    Abstract: A tool bit is disclosed. The tool bit includes a working portion at a distal end of the tool bit, a threaded portion at a proximal end of the tool bit, a shank extending along a longitudinal axis of the tool bit between the working portion and the threaded portion, and an anti-rotation receiving hole located on the threaded portion. The anti-rotation receiving hole extends through the threaded portion transverse to the longitudinal axis. The threaded portion of the tool bit is configured to engage with threads of a nut, and the anti-rotation receiving hole is configured to receive a pin inserted through the nut.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2018
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: David Bruno Parzynski, JR., Thomas Marshall Congdon
  • Publication number: 20200141093
    Abstract: A shroud retention system for a work tool is disclosed. The shroud retention system may have an adapter attached to the work tool, and a shroud having a channel that slides over the adapter. The channel may have a retainer slot. The shroud retention system may further have a spring assembly disposed in the channel and connectable to the adapter. The spring assembly may have a slide compressor that can slide within the channel relative to the adapter. The slide compressor may have a compressor mating feature. The spring assembly may further have a resilient member disposed between the adapter and the slide compressor. The shroud retention system may have a retainer plate disposed in the retainer slot. The retainer plate may have a retainer mating feature that mates with the compressor mating feature such that the retainer plate and the slide compressor are engaged in a locked position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2018
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC.
    Inventors: Nathan BJERKE, Scott A. SCHICK, Thomas M. CONGDON
  • Publication number: 20200141094
    Abstract: A cutting tool assembly is disclosed. The cutting tool assembly may have an adapter board, which may have at least one bore, extending from a proximal end to a distal end. The assembly may also have a cutting tool, having an elongated tool body. At least a portion of the tool body may be disposed within the bore. The tool body may have an annular channel on the tool body adjacent the distal end of the bore. The assembly may have a spring clip, having a generally hollow cylindrical sleeve, circumscribing at least a portion of the tool body within the bore. The spring clip may also have a flange attached to and extending radially outward from the sleeve. The spring clip may also have a circumferential rib extending radially inward from the sleeve. The circumferential rib may be configured to engage with the annular channel within the bore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2018
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Applicant: CATERPILLAR INC.
    Inventors: David B. PARZYNSKI, JR., Thomas M. CONGDON, Brian Thomas RIMMEY
  • Publication number: 20200141095
    Abstract: A refrigeration apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a storage compartment, a compressor, a condenser coupled to the compressor, and an evaporator in communication with the condenser and the compressor. The evaporator comprises a first section and a second section. The first section is disposed in the storage compartment. The second section is in communication with the first section and extends outside the storage compartment. The second section is exposed to atmospheric air proximate the refrigeration apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2017
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventor: Michael S. Seeley
  • Publication number: 20200141096
    Abstract: A floor faucet structure contains: a body, an adjustable fitting sleeve, a fixing seat, and a connection sleeve. The body includes a positioning disc, a cold-water inlet tube, and a hot-water inlet. Each of the cold-water inlet tube and the hot-water inlet tube has a respective one rotation members and a respective one connector. The respective one rotation member has a longitudinal extension, a horizontal extension, and a first conduit. The respective one connector includes a first connecting section, a second connecting section, a second conduit, at least one stop ring, a first external threaded section, and a second external threaded section. The adjustable fitting sleeve includes a first coupling portion, the fixing seat includes a circular groove, multiple retaining ribs. The connection sleeve includes a second coupling portion, a cylindrical fence, and multiple locking ribs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2020
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventors: Ming-Chun Hsieh, Chia-Yi Hsieh
  • Publication number: 20200141097
    Abstract: A faucet includes a faucet body and a faucet spray head being movable from a retracted position adjacent the faucet body, and an extended position away from the faucet body. In the retracted position, the faucet spray head has at least one aligned position with the faucet body. The faucet includes an alignment coupling. The alignment coupling includes first and second alignment elements connected to the faucet body and the faucet spray head, respectively, to align the spray head with the faucet body. The faucet includes a retention coupling that is configured to retain the faucet body and the faucet spray head immediately adjacent one another. The retention coupling includes first and second retention elements connected to the faucet body and the faucet spray head, respectively. The retention coupling is separate from the alignment coupling, and at least one of the first or second retention elements is a magnet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2020
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventors: Adam William Tracy, Oscar Romero, Evan Benstead, Jan Van Leyen
  • Publication number: 20200141098
    Abstract: A sanitary equipment with a water supply system, a water route system, and a hand washing table are provided. The sanitary equipment includes a machine having a machine water outlet; a movable hand washing table pivoted on the machine and located below the machine water outlet, the movable hand washing table being capable of opening or retracting with respect to the machine; and a water route system disposed in the machine and connected to the machine water outlet to discharge potable water and non-potable water from the machine water outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2019
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Applicant: COMPAL ELECTRONICS, INC.
    Inventors: Po-Chun Liu, Wen-Yi Chiu, Pin-Hsing Lee
  • Publication number: 20200141099
    Abstract: Provided is a hanging connection sliding base, including a sliding base body sleeved over a rod body, a first elastic element, a packing block and a lever. The lever is hinged to the sliding base body, and is pulled to drive the packing block to be away from the rod body. The first elastic element is arranged between the packing block and the sliding base body, and the packing block is driven to tightly urge the rod body when the lever is released. A related hanging connection frame is further provided. The hanging connection frame includes the above hanging connection sliding base and a rod body. Two sides of the rod body are provided with sliding grooves for receiving the hanging connection sliding base. By the hanging connection sliding base, a ground clearance of the hanging connection sliding base can be adjusted with a single hand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2019
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Applicant: FUJIAN XIHE SANITARY WARE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Xiaofa LIN, Xiaoshan LIN, Zhigang WAN, Qiqiao LIU, Xiaoqing DENG
  • Publication number: 20200141100
    Abstract: A connector for use with a disposable flexible liner installed in a basin to contact liquid is provided to bridge between an overflow opening provided in the liner and an overflow aperture provided in an upright wall of the basin, so that when liquid containable in an interior volume of the basin exceeds a prescribed height, the liquid is enabled to drain out of the interior volume through the liner at the communicated openings/apertures. A conduit formed by the connector for insertion into the basin to bridge between the communicated openings/apertures is arranged for a friction fit in an overflow throat extending from the overflow aperture defined in the basin. A related method for using a replaceable liner in a basin having an overflow aperture is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2019
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventor: Jeff Ta
  • Publication number: 20200141101
    Abstract: A method for releasably securing a sink strainer in a drain hole of a sink by providing a lock nut having a split defined by a pair of opposed surfaces and a locking system comprising a pair of opposed tabs attached to the outer surface of the lock nut with one tab on one side of the split having a threaded hole spaced perpendicularly with respect to the opposed surfaces for receiving a threaded fastener and a second tab attached to the outer surface of the lock nut on the opposite side of the split in opposed spaced relationship to the first tab. The second tab having a hole in axisymmetric spaced relationship to the threaded hole with a diameter of sufficient size to allow a threaded fastener to pass therethrough, and a threaded fastener positioned within the axisymmetric spaced hole and arranged to pass through the hole in the second tab and securely engage the threaded hole in the first tab.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2018
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventor: Philip Tompkins
  • Publication number: 20200141102
    Abstract: An assembly includes a tubular inlet riser to be mounted within a toilet tank. The tubular inlet riser further includes an inner water bore, a bottom-most portion having an outer threaded portion, and a bottom seat. The assembly further includes a half cartridge adapter, which includes a cylindrical upper tube stop cavity, a cylindrical medial O-ring cavity, and a cylindrical lower cartridge cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2020
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventor: KEVIN J. GUTHRIE
  • Publication number: 20200141103
    Abstract: Methods and systems described herein are direct to an external lever configured to be positioned external to a toilet tank and actuated by a user to cause a toilet tank to flush. A first component comprising a first longitudinal member may couple to the external lever. A second component comprising a second longitudinal member may engage the first component at a perpendicular angle with respect to the first longitudinal member. The first and second components make up an arm that is configured to pass through a wall of the toilet tank. An internal lever arm may be positioned within the toilet tank such that the internal lever couples to the second component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2019
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventors: Tuan Le, Advait Bhatt
  • Publication number: 20200141104
    Abstract: A toilet vacuum assembly includes a toilet that has a bowl, a pedestal, a tank and a sewer trap. The bowl includes a plurality of weep holes that is each in fluid communication with the tank. A flapper valve is positioned in the tank and the flapper valve is positionable between an open position and a closed position for flushing the toilet. The flapper valve has an air conduit is integrated therein. A hose is coupled between the pedestal and the tank. A blower is coupled to the toilet and the blower is fluidly coupled between the hose and the air conduit in the flapper valve. The blower urges air inwardly through the bowl, through the air conduit in the flapper valve and outwardly through the hose when the blower is turned on. Thus, the blower suctionally removes odors from the bowl.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2018
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventor: Eddie Caulder
  • Publication number: 20200141105
    Abstract: A retrofitted bidet assembly for retrofitting a bidet onto an existing toilet includes a toilet that has a fluid supply line fluidly coupled to a fluid source for flushing the toilet. A fitting is fluidly coupled to the fluid supply line and the fitting has an outlet is fluidly coupled thereto to direct fluid from the fluid source outwardly therefrom. An outlet hose is fluidly coupled to the outlet on the fitting and a spray handle is fluidly coupled to the outlet hose such that the spray handle is in fluid communication with the fluid source. The spray handle has a plurality of spray apertures therein to spray the fluid outwardly therefrom for washing a user of the toilet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2018
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventors: Antonio Santana, Evelyn Padilla
  • Publication number: 20200141106
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a sewage discharge device of a variable water-saving toilet, the device discharging sewage in a bowl to the outside by the load of an auxiliary tank, when a part of tap water branches off from a tap water inflow path such that the tap water stored in the auxiliary tank provided around the outer periphery of a sewage discharge pipe of the toilet reaches a predetermined amount or more.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2018
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventors: Jong In LEE, Don HYUN
  • Publication number: 20200141107
    Abstract: An improved liquid run-off disposal system is described having an infiltration chamber (72) with first and second sidewalls (74). In cross-sectional view the first and second sidewalls (74) each include an inner surface 76 and outer surface (78), and each sidewall (74) includes a plurality of integrated louvre-shaped apertures (80). In cross-sectional view each louvre-shaped aperture (80) includes an upper surface (82) and a lower surface (84) which are angled upwards from the outer surface (78) and protrude inwards from the inner surface (76) into the interior of the infiltration chamber (72). The upper and lower surfaces (82, 84) comprise a plurality of angled sections, the angled sections being arranged so as to form a substantially vertical flow path through a portion of the aperture (80). The angled sections of the upper and lower surfaces (82, 84) are arranged at an angle and of a length so as to substantially overlap when viewed in a horizontal direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2018
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventor: Michael John WYNNE
  • Publication number: 20200141108
    Abstract: Profiled shape embedded in a concrete mass (20), to erect rails and dividing panels (25, 26). It comprises a longitudinal shape formed by a bottom (1) and side walls (2, 3) defining a longitudinal cavity (4) with an inlet mouth at its upper edge, inside which cavity (4) seats and retains said panel (26). Near the upper edge (18) of the longitudinal cavity (4) it is formed a tearable laminar sheet (16) monolithically attached to the internal surfaces (2a, 3a) of the sides extended between said opposite surfaces, the union of said tearable laminar sheet (16) being determined by longitudinal tearing lines (17) defining a reduction of the cross section of said laminar sheet. The profile has alignment means (7, 8) according to a same longitudinal line and means of retention of its vertical stability (11, 12).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2019
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventor: Pablo Remo Mazzola Vernengo
  • Publication number: 20200141109
    Abstract: A modular assembly is provided and includes a modular frame to be installed at least partially below grade and at least two panels attached to the modular frame, where the at least two panels are made of a material that withstands lateral, vertical and shear forces generated by surrounding below grade materials. The modular frame and the at least two panels are joined together as a unit prior to installation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2019
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventors: Frank Pospisil, Breton Betz
  • Publication number: 20200141110
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the technical field of assembled concrete frame structures, and discloses a prestressed assembled concrete frame-joint connecting structure and constructing method thereof. The present disclosure includes a prefabricated concrete column, a prefabricated concrete superposed beam, a composite slab, a post-tensioned prestressing tendon that connects the prefabricated concrete column and the prefabricated concrete superposed beam, a bending-resistant energy consuming steel bar and a shearing-resistant high-strength steel bar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2019
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventors: Haishan Guo, Hu Qi, Kang Liu, Dongyan WANG, Liming LI, Lida Tian, Jiao Geng, Ming LI, Haitao ZHANG, Tong LI, Xiaojie YANG, Xin FAN, Xueying HOU, Tao ZENG, Lihong JIANG
  • Publication number: 20200141111
    Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method is provided to connect precast concrete panels to a structural member. The connector can have a receiving member embedded in a precast concrete panel and can further have an attachment member that selectively interconnects to the receiving member. This attachment member can have a surface that is oriented substantially perpendicular to the precast concrete panel and that receives or supports a structural member such as a floor joist or a second precast concrete panel. The configuration of a protrusion of the attachment member allows for a rapid and secure interconnection with an aperture in the receiving member. A builder can use the connector system described herein to rapidly and securely assemble multiple precast concrete panels to structural members in the construction of, for example, a parking garage or other similar structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2020
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventors: David Kelly, Michael J. Recker, Gary Hartman, Ronald G. Naumann, Sidney E. Francies, III
  • Publication number: 20200141112
    Abstract: The invention is a below grade waterproofing and methane barrier sheet membrane with an aluminum facer and a method of making and using same, and more particularly the invention is directed to a dual layer system comprising of at least one bituminous moisture or waterproofing barrier sheet membrane with an aluminum facer or an aluminum layer that when combined is also a methane gas barrier, and is UV stable, that is used in construction of a building, and placed under, or around a foundation of a building or a dwelling or on its below grade retaining walls. Optionally, a liner and/or a drainage protection media can also be used with the inventive dual layer system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2019
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventor: Amir Shy Rudyan
  • Publication number: 20200141113
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to systems for providing a durable water-resistant and fire-resistant foam-based seal in the joint between adjacent panels. An expansion joint seal, which may be fire-resistant and/or water-resistant, is provided which includes one or more body members, a fire retardant member, which may be of an intumescent member, interspersed within the body member or members, a plurality of resilient members to provide a spring recovery force and fire resistance, and a connector of at least two of the resilient members, which connect each of the resilient members to a cover plant or may connect the two resilient members to one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2020
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Applicant: Schul International Co., LLC
    Inventor: Steven R. Robinson
  • Publication number: 20200141114
    Abstract: A fire resistant tunnel expansion joint system for installation between substrates of a tunnel. The system includes a fire protection barrier applied at a predetermined thickness to the substrates and a fire resistant tunnel expansion joint. The tunnel expansion joint includes a core and a fire retardant infused into the core. The core is configured to define a profile to facilitate the compression of the tunnel expansion joint when installed between the substrates. The fire protection barrier and the fire resistant tunnel expansion joint are each capable of withstanding exposure to a temperature of at least about 540° C. or greater for about five minutes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2019
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Applicant: Emseal Joint Systems Ltd.
    Inventors: Lester Hensley, William Witherspoon
  • Publication number: 20200141115
    Abstract: Prefabricated insulated floor assemblies, methods for manufacturing such assemblies, and use of these floor assemblies in a building are described. The assemblies include a sheathing panel, I-joists, and rigid foam insulation boards positioned in a cavity formed by the sheathing panel and the I-joists.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2018
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventors: James L. Lambach, David M. Baily
  • Publication number: 20200141116
    Abstract: Insulated buildings are described. The building include: (a) a sloped roof that is a prefabricated insulated roof assembly; (b) a generally horizontally arranged flooring assembly having an end that is arranged over a wall structure and under the sloped roof assembly; (c) a sloped member that is arranged over the end of the flooring assembly that is over the wall structure, and (d) a rigid foam insulation member arranged in the cavity of the roof assembly so as to bridge a lower surface of a rigid foam insulation board in the roof assembly to the sloped member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2018
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventors: James L. Lambach, David M. Baily
  • Publication number: 20200141117
    Abstract: A data center includes a floor; a side wall configured to partition a space above the floor into a room; a plurality of server columns arranged in a row direction on the floor, each of the plurality of server columns including a plurality of servers that are arranged to form a column in a column direction; an inclined ceiling that increases in height from a first side toward a second side in the column direction; and a first cable tray configured to hold a first cable, the first cable tray being provided in a space below the inclined ceiling on the first side in the column direction, and extending along the row direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2018
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Applicant: NTT Worldwide Telecommunications Corporation
    Inventors: Tomoki MORITA, Kuang Min Tan, Naoki Yoshida, Taku Oyama, Jerry Gilreath, James Carlisle
  • Publication number: 20200141118
    Abstract: A frame supported, ribbed foam composite panel comprised of a cladding or sheathing cover with a polyurethane foam bonded to its backside and ribs extending from its backside and and the foam bonds the panel to frame members to further stiffen the panel. The ribs also prevent a panel with a weaker cover from warping and when several panels are bonded together with the same foam the panels have structural continuity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2019
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventor: Kenneth R. Kreizinger
  • Publication number: 20200141119
    Abstract: A foam backed composite panel having two or more layers of materials adhesively bonded to each other. The panel is comprised of a cementitious material as a face layer and/or an optional core layer backed by polyurethane foam bonded to the face or core layer. The polyurethane foam bonds the panel to a supporting frame. The foam backed panel has increased impact and fire resistance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2019
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventor: Kenneth R. Kreizinger
  • Publication number: 20200141120
    Abstract: A plurality of rainscreen elements or features that are applied to the front or outer face of a structural panel or the weather resistant barrier layer on the structural panel. When an exterior cladding or sheathing product is installed over the structural panel, the rainscreen elements or features provide built-in water flow gaps or channels to facilitate and increase water drainage off the face of the structural panel, thereby minimizing water storage in the space between the structural panel and the outer cladding/sheathing. The rainscreen features are incorporated into the structural panel in-line or during the manufacturing process, and do not require any further work during assembly or construction on-site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2019
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventor: JARROD KEVIN LINE
  • Publication number: 20200141121
    Abstract: A method for re-tensioning a stressed tendon cast in a reinforced concrete structure includes removing concrete from the structure to expose the tendon. A pocket former is attached to the exposed tendon. The pocket former comprises two partial sections assembled to enclose the tendon. Grout is poured around the pocket former and is allowed to substantially cure. The pocket former is removed and the tendon is cut. An anchor is assembled to the tendon and the tendon is stressed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2019
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventor: Rick A. Thompson
  • Publication number: 20200141122
    Abstract: A lighter, more cost-effective roofing system and method, which includes a rain diverting feature for directing rainwater and snowmelt away from an underlying sheet material and roof deck, is provided. The invention includes a sheet material having an upper surface and a lower surface. The upper surface includes one of a hook and loop fastener and the lower surface is configured to be attached to the roof deck. The present invention further includes a plurality of roofing tiles, each tile having hook and loop fasteners adhered to a back face which extend along the width of the tile at or near the uppermost and lowermost edges.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2019
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Applicant: Millennium Slate, LLC
    Inventors: Frederick W. Whitridge, JR., Philip C. Prehoda, Thomas J. Collard
  • Publication number: 20200141123
    Abstract: In at least one embodiment it is contemplated that the present invention provides a wall panel longitudinally extending between a first end and a second end and having a first inner surface, a second outer surface, a first longitudinal edge and a second longitudinal edge, the first longitudinal edge having a first longitudinally extending rabbet that abuts the first planar surface and having a longitudinally extending perpendicular shoulder wall adjoining a longitudinally extending outer planar surface parallel to the first planar surface, a second longitudinally extending rabbit that abuts the second planar surface and having a longitudinally extending perpendicular second shoulder wall adjoining a longitudinally extending sloped portion, the first longitudinally extending rabbet being wider than the second longitudinally extending rabbet, the second longitudinal edge having a longitudinally extending first flange abutting the first planar surface and having a first flange edge, a longitudinally extending se
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2018
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventors: Marc Hurtubise, Luc Titley, Jerry Chabot, Marc Campeau, Fuzhong Liu
  • Publication number: 20200141124
    Abstract: An EPS insulation panel covered in reinforcing fiber glass mesh with basecoat and acrylic finish color or exterior paint. The panel can be manufacturing in different sizes or shapes and it can be glued on or installed over metal tracks with brackets on exterior building walls substrates. As designed it provides a new look and design construction application that can be easily applied to virtually any exterior wall, is easy to install and cost effective. It provides a wide range of possibilities on the matter of shape design, sizes, colors, impact resistance, thickens of insulation (depending on required R value for the project) EPS type 2 or 3 can be used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2018
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventor: Nicolae Mihart
  • Publication number: 20200141125
    Abstract: Fastener guide strips for a siding panel assembly are be modified to include protrusions extending along opposite longitudinal edges of the fastener guide strip and projecting outward therefrom. A nailing flange of a siding panel of the siding panel assembly for use with the modified guide strip includes a guide strip retaining lip extending outward and downward from an upper edge of the securement flange to form a guide strip receiving channel between the guide strip retaining lip and the securement flange A combined thickness of the fastener guide strip and each protrusion exceeds the spacing between a front face of the securement flange and an inner edge of a guide strip retaining lip proximate a distal end thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2020
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventor: Jerry D. O'Neal
  • Publication number: 20200141126
    Abstract: A coupling system for mounting a tile to a framework of a building is disclosed. In one example of an embodiment, the coupling system includes a support bar arranged and configured for coupling to the tile and one or more clips coupled to the support bar. In one example of an embodiment, the clips include a tile-mounting opening for coupling the clips to the support bar and a frame-mounting opening for coupling the clips to the framework of the building to thereby couple the tile to the framework of the building. In one example of an embodiment, the support bar is arranged and configured for receipt within a longitudinal channel formed in the tile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2019
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Applicant: Hunter Douglas Inc.
    Inventor: Christian LEHMANN
  • Publication number: 20200141127
    Abstract: In certain embodiments, a system includes a curtain wall member and a first curtain wall member mounting apparatus coupled to a first end of the curtain wall member. The first curtain wall member mounting apparatus includes a mounting plate and an arm having one or more projections. The first curtain wall member mounting apparatus engages with a first curtain wall member supporting channel having a vertically-disposed member and a horizontally-disposed supporting member having a receiving-and-retaining member extending from an end opposite the vertically-disposed member. The receiving-and-retaining member engages with a channel adjacent to one or more projections of the first curtain wall member mounting apparatus. The first curtain wall member mounting apparatus is adapted to be rotated into position such that a connection mechanism at a second end of the curtain wall member engages with a second curtain wall member supporting channel to retain the curtain wall member in position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2020
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventor: Stephen N. Loyd
  • Publication number: 20200141128
    Abstract: A method and kit for renovating and reconstructing wet rooms, wherein panel modules are attached to a wall, floor, and/or ceiling of the wet room, by providing panel modules having a water-impermeable coating or core; determining an installation position of a panel module; attaching a water-resistant sealing strip section to form an outer contour of the panel module; applying a water resistant sealing adhesive to the sealing strip section such that the sealing adhesive continuously underlays edge regions of two adjacent panel modules; and pressing a first panel module onto a first subregion of the sealing adhesive and a second panel module adjoining the first panel module whereby the two adjacent side regions of the panel modules are completely underlaid with sealing adhesive to produce a seal point between the panel modules to prevent moisture from entering the wall, floor, or ceiling through a joint formed between the panel modules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2018
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Applicant: wedi GmbH
    Inventor: Stephan Wedi
  • Publication number: 20200141129
    Abstract: A floor element for forming a floor covering, wherein the floor element comprises a decorative layer made of a ceramic material and a support layer arranged below the decorative layer, wherein the support layer comprises edges provided with coupling elements configured to allow a mechanical coupling with coupling elements of an adjacent floor element, wherein the floor element comprises an intermediate layer having a resin material that permeates a lower surface of the decorative layer, and wherein the intermediate layer is an adhesive layer that bonds together the decorative layer and the support layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2020
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventors: Rahul Patki, Claudio Caselli
  • Publication number: 20200141130
    Abstract: A floor element for forming a floor covering, wherein the floor element comprises: a decorative layer made of a ceramic material; a support layer arranged below the decorative layer; and an intermediate layer comprising a rigid resin material that permeates a lower surface of the decorative layer, wherein the decorative layer is between 8 and 10 mm thick, wherein the support layer is made of rigid PVC, comprises more than 30 wt % of filler material and is less than 6 mm thick, and wherein the floor element comprises an intermediate reinforcing layer having a resin material that permeates a lower surface of the decorative layer, wherein the intermediate reinforcing layer is an adhesive layer that bonds together the decorative layer and the support layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2020
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventors: Rahul Patki, Claudio Caselli
  • Publication number: 20200141131
    Abstract: A load distributing and absorbing system that lies below a superstructure material which is exposed to percussive forces. The load distributing and absorbing system is interposed between the superstructure material and a foundation. The system has a barrier layer that lies below the superstructure material and an underlayment infrastructure positioned below the barrier layer. Included in the underlayment infrastructure are hat-shaped absorbing members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2018
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventors: Joel Matthew CORMIER, Jackson Alexander ELLIOTT, Richard Francois AUDI, Donald Scott SMITH
  • Publication number: 20200141132
    Abstract: A progressive stage load distributing and absorbing system that lies below a superstructure material which is exposed to percussive forces. The progressive stage load distributing and absorbing system is interposed between the superstructure material and a foundation. The system has a barrier layer that lies below the superstructure material and an underlayment infrastructure positioned below the barrier layer. Included in the underlayment infrastructure are hat-shaped absorbing members that have a relatively compliant stage subsystem and one or more relatively stiff stage subsystems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2019
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventors: Joel Matthew CORMIER, Jackson Alexander ELLIOTT, Richard Francois AUDI, Donald Scott SMITH
  • Publication number: 20200141133
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a flash coving profile, including the steps of: providing an elongate metal sheet with a first longitudinal edge and a second edge opposing, and preferably parallel to, the first edge; adhering a flexible and preferably resilient flooring to a first face of the metal sheet, the flooring extending from the first edge to at least the second edge; and bending a cove into the metal sheet with the flooring adhered to it along a bend line which is parallel to and spaced apart from the first edge and on the side to which the flooring is adhered. The invention further relates to a method for arranging a flash coving profile obtained by the method according to the invention in the corner between a floor and a wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2019
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventors: Danny Dennis Lavallie, Johnny Kontosic
  • Publication number: 20200141134
    Abstract: A hand tool is provided for the application of joint compound on wall board, a planar blade affixed to a handle. The blade has a concave arcuate working edge, wherein the concave arcuate curve extends the entire length of the working edge to each corner of the working edge. The concave arcuate working edge to may be used to apply a self-featured layer joint compound over drywall tape on planar butt joint or an inside corner joint. The blade is laterally flexible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2019
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventor: Michael Hernandez
  • Publication number: 20200141135
    Abstract: Provided is a concrete vibrator capable of automatically changing the rotational speed of a motor depending on the state of a vibrating tube and suitably avoiding overheating of the motor and a failure due to the motor overheating. Under control of control means 8, the concrete vibrator is operated in a normal mode in which a motor 2 is supplied with driving power having a frequency that can make the motor 2 rotate at a rotational speed suitable for an air bubble removing process, or in an idling mode in which the motor 2 is supplied with driving power having a frequency that can make the motor 2 rotate at a rotational speed lower than the rotational speed in the normal mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2018
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Applicant: MIKASA SANGYO CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Sadahisa SUZUKI, Shinji UEDA, Hirotaka USHIJIMA, Kazuhiro YAMASHITA, Masaki SUZUKI, Tomokazu ANDO
  • Publication number: 20200141136
    Abstract: A construction system for establishing alignment of a plurality of masonry building units is provided. The system includes a base having a base plate, a vertical extension extending vertically from the base plate, the vertical extension having a first hole through the vertical extension, and a leveling mechanism that adjusts an orientation of the base plate relative to a surface on which the base is located; a first pole removably attached to the vertical extension, the first pole having a first end, a second end, and a first hole through the first pole proximate to the first end; and a first pin removably attaching the first pole to the vertical extension, the first pin being located in the first hole of the vertical extension and the first hole of the first pole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2018
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventor: John F. Baynar, JR.
  • Publication number: 20200141137
    Abstract: An adjustable scaffolding tunnel assembly. The assembly includes a first pair of posts connected on upper and lower portions thereof to a second pair of posts via grooved members. A first cross beam is positioned between the first pair of posts, and a second cross beam is positioned between the second pair of posts. A plurality of support beams is disposed between the first and second cross beams. The first and second pairs of posts are vertically adjustable, and the first and second cross beams and the support beams are laterally adjustable. In this manner, a height and a width of the assembly are individually adjustable. The adjustable scaffolding tunnel assembly can hold one or more isolation members, such as wood or drywall, to isolate an interior of the assembly from an exterior of the assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2019
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventor: James Dixon
  • Publication number: 20200141138
    Abstract: A support device with at least first and second support members movable with respect to each other in a direction parallel to their longitudinal axes. The support device having distal ends and the distal ends each including an anchor portion to engage directly or indirectly with a suitable surface in use, the support device including a biasing assembly for biasing one or more of the distal ends of the support device into engagement with a suitable surface in use, and the biasing assembly is located at or adjacent an end of at least one of said first and second support members and between said support member end and the anchor portion nearest to said support member end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2019
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventor: David Michael Brine