Patents Issued in June 18, 2020
  • Publication number: 20200190755
    Abstract: An avalanche shovel has a shaft and a grip section that is formed and/or arranged at one shaft end The avalanche shovel has an avalanche probe which can be arranged in the shaft of the avalanche shovel, wherein the grip section exhibits a grip area for gripping and/or holding the avalanche shovel and/or such a grip area is formed on the grip section. The grip section exhibits an insertion and/or removal opening for removal from and/or for insertion of the avalanche probe into the shaft along an insertion axis. A tent can have the avalanche shovel as a tent pole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2017
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Applicant: Werz Innovations GmbH
    Inventors: Matthias WERZ, Andreas REITER
  • Publication number: 20200190756
    Abstract: A rotary broom assembly is provided for use with a vehicle to reduce the accumulation of ice and snow on the rotary broom assembly when clearing paved surfaces, such as airport runways. The rotary broom assembly includes one or more wiper assemblies that are mounted for reciprocating movement along a broom hood. The broom hood includes a generally flat top surface and the wiper assemblies move along the top surface to clear snow and ice from the top surface of the broom hood. During forward movement of the wiper blade, the scraping edge of the wiper blade contacts the top surface of the broom hood to remove accumulated ice and snow. During the reverse movement of the wiper blade, the scraping edge of the wiper blade is lifted from the top surface to reduce removal of accumulated ice and snow during the reverse movement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2020
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Applicant: Alamo Group Inc.
    Inventors: Rikos A. Kasim, Ted N. Tadysak
  • Publication number: 20200190757
    Abstract: A snow melting mat, including at least one main body that disperses heat throughout the surface of the at least one main body, at least one groove disposed on the surface of the at least one main body to prevent a user from slipping, at least one plug disposed on the at least one main body that is removably attached to at least one side of the at least one main body, at least one socket disposed on the at least one main body that is removably attached to at least one side of the at least one main body, such that the at least one plug is connected to the at least one socket, and a mesh of heating cables disposed within the at least one main body to provide heat to the at least one main body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2018
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Inventor: Jose Gilot
  • Publication number: 20200190758
    Abstract: A climate facility comprises one or more recreation areas with an ice or snow cover; a climate control system which keeps the facility at a temperature above freezing in a range such that a portion of the snow or ice melts on a predetermined cycle; a drainage system to collect the melt; and a recycle system to use the melt in the formation of new snow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2018
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Applicant: Unlimited Leisure Holding B.V.
    Inventor: Cornelis Johannes Pieter ALBERS
  • Publication number: 20200190759
    Abstract: A device for damping hydrosound in liquid having a frequency range emitted from a sound-emitting body in the liquid includes: a plurality of individual gas volumes distributed in the liquid in an area of the sound-emitting body and at a distance from each other, each of the individual gas volumes being operable to reduce the hydrosound through resonant oscillations; and at least one mass body disposed in the liquid, the individual gas volumes being connected to the at least one mass body so as to prevent the individual gas volumes from rising up in the liquid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2020
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Inventor: Karl-Heinz Elmer
  • Publication number: 20200190760
    Abstract: A method for improving the mechanical and hydraulic characteristics of soils, including a step of providing tension members or nails which have an anchoring portion anchored in the soil to be improved and a second end portion fixed substantially at the surface of the soil to be improved; and a step of injecting cement mixtures or synthetic mixtures into the volume of soil to be improved below the surface. The mixture injection step is performed after providing the tension members or nails.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2018
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Inventors: Mariapia PASTOR, Andrea BIRTELE
  • Publication number: 20200190761
    Abstract: A method, system and apparatus for plasma blasting comprises a borehole in soil, a blast probe comprising a high voltage electrode and a ground electrode separated by a dielectric separator, wherein the high voltage electrode and the dielectric separator constitute an adjustable probe tip, and an adjustment unit coupled to the adjustable probe tip, wherein the adjustment unit is configured to selectively extend or retract the adjustable probe tip relative to the ground electrode and a blasting media, wherein at least a portion of the high voltage electrode and the ground electrode are submerged in the blast media. The blasting media comprises wet concrete. The adjustable tip permits fine-tuning of the blast. The blast is used to force the wet concrete into a customized shape within the borehole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2020
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Applicant: Petram Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank A. Magnotti, Igor S. Alexandrov
  • Publication number: 20200190762
    Abstract: A pile includes a shaft; and a soil displacement head or a helical blade with a leading edge and a trailing edge, operatively connected to a first end of the shaft; the shaft having deformations formed thereon to provide a gripping interface between a supporting medium and the shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2019
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Inventor: Benjamin G. Stroyer
  • Publication number: 20200190763
    Abstract: A trench box which has first and second side panels connected in parallel spaced relation by first and second lateral supports. Each lateral support comprises connection points at each end of each lateral support that connect the side panels to the lateral supports. The connection points maintain the side panels in parallel spaced relation and the lateral supports in parallel spaced relation between the side panels. Each connection point comprises a pivot connection that permits pivotal movement of the side panels relative to the lateral supports about a pivot axis, and a releasable connection spaced from the pivot connection in a direction perpendicular to the pivot axis. The releasable connection is selectively releasable to permit the respective first or second side panel to pivot about the pivot axis such that the panels are not parallel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2020
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Inventor: Jim Foley
  • Publication number: 20200190764
    Abstract: A method for forming a trench and a membrane-lined wall in the trench for levee reinforcement or leak prevention, prevention of water migration, and pollution co of impoundments. The membrane-lined wall generally includes a cementitious or concrete wall formed within an excavated trench. The concrete may be internally reinforced, and the wall may also comprise a double-layer of impermeable geomembrane liner that forms a barrier between the concrete and the sides and bottom of the trench. The membrane or liner reduces water migration, prevents levee leakage, and prevents the escape of contaminants in impoundments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2019
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Inventors: James H. Lancaster, Gerald L. Deneal, Eric E. Gregg
  • Publication number: 20200190765
    Abstract: A tool coupler for coupling a tool to an end of a machine link. The tool coupler having a coupler frame, a hook configured to receive a first pin of the tool and configured to attach to the end of the machine link such that the tool coupler, a wedge slidingly received within the coupler frame, and an actuator connected to the wedge to move the wedge away from the hook to bias a second pin of the tool against the coupler frame. The tool coupler mounts the tool to the machine link such that the tool and the tool coupler pivots about the same axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2018
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: John K. Clemons, Aaron D. Kovar
  • Publication number: 20200190766
    Abstract: There is described a coupler for removably coupling to an excavation tool having a pair of brackets, each bracket having longitudinally spaced-apart first and second coupling notches defined therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2019
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Inventors: François ST-AMANT, Antoine LAMOTHE PHANEUF, Dominic BRISEBOIS
  • Publication number: 20200190767
    Abstract: A work arm of a work machine includes a box-shaped structure including multiple plate members, a pair of bosses attached to opposing plate members, and a cylindrical boss coupling member coupling the pair of bosses together. Each boss includes a boss body section having a pin insertion hole through which a coupling pin is inserted and extending in an arrangement direction of the plate members, and a flange section extending outward from an outer circumferential portion of the boss body section and joined to a corresponding one of the plate members via a first weld. The boss body section includes a cylindrical outer body portion on an outer surface side of the box-shaped structure and a cylindrical inner body portion on an inner surface side of the box-shaped structure. The boss coupling member is joined, at both axial ends thereof, to respective ends of the inner body portions via second welds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2018
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Inventors: Hiroshi AOYAMA, Takayuki SHIMODAIRA, Takeshi TAKAHASHI, Tomoatsu IIHAMA
  • Publication number: 20200190768
    Abstract: Screening bucket (1) provided with a box-type frame (10) having at least a first space (20) suitable to house a first screening basket (28) rotatable around a first pivot axis (40)(40?); frame (10) having a mouth portion (12)(12?) and a longitudinal closing member (11) (11?) for each space (20)(20?); each first bucket (28)(28?) being closed at the back; frame (10) comprises at least one second space (20?) adjacent to first space (20) and suitable to house a second screening basket (28?) rotatable around a second pivot axis (40?) parallel to first pivot axis (40).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2017
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Inventor: Davide CANGINI
  • Publication number: 20200190769
    Abstract: A system for controlling a winch assembly having a hydraulic motor, a drum, a cable, and a cable tension sensor. A controller is configured to access a winch load threshold defining a hold zone and a reel zone, and one of the hold zone and the reel zone including loads greater than the winch load threshold and another of the hold zone and the reel zone including loads less than the winch load threshold. The controller is further configured to determine whether the winch assembly is operating within the hold zone or the reel zone, and generate a zero flow command while the winch assembly is operating within the hold zone to prevent rotation of the hydraulic winch motor, and generate a pressure differential command while the rotatable winch drum is operating within the reel zone to permit rotation of the hydraulic winch motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2018
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy L. Hand, Andrew J. Kieser
  • Publication number: 20200190770
    Abstract: To achieve the improvement of recovery efficiency from a rod end oil chamber to a head end oil chamber during extending operation of a stick cylinder, and at the same time, to prevent an operation speed of the stick cylinder from being impaired when recovery is impossible., as well as to achieve the reduction of the number of parts, in a construction machine equipped with a stick. It is configured such that a first region Y1 at which a discharge valve passage 14g is opened while being throttled and a second region Y2 at which the discharge valve passage 14g is wider opened than at the first region Y1 are provided, in an operating position of a stick control valve 14 during extending operation of the stick cylinder, and if recovery from the rod end oil chamber 9b to the head end oil chamber 9a during extending operation of the stick cylinder 9 is possible, the stick control valve 14 is caused to be positioned at the first region Y1, and if the recovery is impossible, positioned at the region Y2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2018
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Applicant: Caterpillar SARL
    Inventor: HIDEKI NAKAJIMA
  • Publication number: 20200190771
    Abstract: A hydraulic valve assembly including a main control valve having a valve body housing a valve member that is movable between a first valve position and a second valve position. The hydraulic valve assembly further includes a mechanical interface operatively coupled to the movable valve member to manually move the movable valve member between the first valve position and the second valve position and one or more electro-hydraulic actuators operatively coupled to the movable valve member to automatically move the movable valve member between the first valve position and the second valve position in response to receiving a control signal from a controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2018
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventor: Ethan M. Tevis
  • Publication number: 20200190772
    Abstract: A process for determining a setpoint rotational speed of a work machine engine, having a continuously variable transmission, based on operation of power hydraulics. The setpoint rotational speed for highly productive operation is determined, without knowledge current operation of the power hydraulics, by a basic engine speed setting. With knowledge of the current operating state, the setpoint rotational speed is determined by the basic speed settings and low or high engine speed settings. The low speed setting alone determines setpoint rotational speeds that are lower than the basic speed setting or a combination of the low and basic speed settings. The high speed setting alone determines setpoint rotational speeds that are higher than the basic speed setting or a combination of the basic and high speed settings. The speed settings can comprise a setpoint rotational speed range of above a reciprocal transmission range of the variable transmission.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2018
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Inventors: Jan-Frederik KUHN, Stefan TRAUB, Stephan SCHINACHER, Marcus HIEMER, Robert MORRISON, Jürgen LEGNER, Sven BIEBER
  • Publication number: 20200190773
    Abstract: To increase frequency of use of auto idle, an engine is accelerated even more quickly than before and work involving a heavy load can be performed within a short period of time when an operator resumes work and recovers a speed of the engine. When an operation lever device is operated and the speed is low because of auto idle control, a pilot pump is unloaded to thereby reduce load torque on the engine. Operation of a compressor is also suspended while an air conditioner is operating. Furthermore, for a target speed of the engine, a speed at which work can be performed is set and the engine is accelerated. When the engine thereafter reaches a predetermined speed or a predetermined period of time thereafter elapses, the pilot pump is loaded and the operation of the compressor for the air conditioner is resumed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2017
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Inventors: Masatoshi HOSHINO, Kiwamu TAKAHASHI, Seiji HIJIKATA
  • Publication number: 20200190774
    Abstract: The working machine includes an operator seat, an armrest arranged adjacent to the operator seat, an operation lever arranged in front of the armrest, and a jug dial arranged adjacent to the operation lever. The jog dial is arranged on a position allowing an operator seated on the operator seat to operate the operation lever and the jog dial with an arm placed on the armrest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2020
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Applicant: KUBOTA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yoichi NISHIGORI, Ryo MASUDA, Kenta KAMAKURA
  • Publication number: 20200190775
    Abstract: A method for managing operations at a worksite includes determining a first quantity of a material moved by one or more machines during a first period. Thereafter, the method includes receiving a first data related to a demand forecast for the material for a second period subsequent to the first period, and includes receiving a second data related to a weather forecast at the worksite for the second period. The method further includes estimating a second quantity of the material to be moved for the second period based on the first data and the second data. Furthermore, the method includes computing a change in a number of the one or more machines based on a difference between the first quantity and the second quantity for enabling movement of the second quantity of the material during the second period.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2019
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Applicant: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Vishnu Gaurav SELVARAJ, Ashok Kumar KRISHNAMOORTHY, Mugesh GANESH
  • Publication number: 20200190776
    Abstract: Method for collecting water vapor from air as liquid water. The method includes a refrigerant compressor circulating refrigerant through a controlled dimensioned condenser into a tubing loop. A portion of the tubing loop functions as a condenser. This tube conveys the pressurized refrigerant through an expansion valve. The refrigerant pressure and temperature decreases. Ambient water vapor collects on the exterior surface of the cooled section of tube now functioning as an evaporator. The water drops from the tube surface into a reservoir for use. The tube loop extends through a multiport control valve. The method includes a control valve that cyclically and sequentially directs the refrigerant pumped from the compressor into alternate ends of the tubing loop. The cycles continually repeat. The cycles can be controlled by fluid temperature. The device can include a power supply and microprocessor controlling the generator and valves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2020
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Inventor: Philip Heller
  • Publication number: 20200190777
    Abstract: Provided is an enclosure with an integrated hydrant. The enclosure includes a fluid flow conduit that transfers fluid from a fluid supply tube to a fluid outlet, which may be associated with the backflow preventer. The enclosure has a conduit that carries water from the fluid supply tube to the backflow preventer. Thus, a lower profile, lighter, and more aesthetically pleasing enclosure is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2020
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Applicant: WCM Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: William T. Ball, Eric Pilarczyk
  • Publication number: 20200190778
    Abstract: A sanitary fitting assembly (5) having a sanitary fitting part (11) with a threaded portion (8) into which an outlet mouthpiece (2) is screwed, an insert (1) and a sealing ring (3) being inserted into the outlet mouthpiece (2). The axial length of the insert (1) is such that on the outflow end (10) a region (14) protrudes axially over the outlet mouthpiece (2). As a result, the protruding region (14) is visible from an observation position (12) at an angle (A) that is greater than 20°.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2018
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Applicant: Neoperl GmbH
    Inventor: Thomas Vogeli
  • Publication number: 20200190779
    Abstract: The two Remote Back-flow Detection and Shut-off Systems that are developed by this patent narrows the possible 12 month time span for contaminating back-flow by detecting and shutting off the back-flow while not changing the current installation or inspection methods of the double check valve assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2018
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Inventor: Elmer Richard Wagner
  • Publication number: 20200190780
    Abstract: Known walk-in bathtubs with doors typically use two dedicated pumps to help quickly empty the bathtub. Because space is limited under such bathtubs, the use of two pumps takes up a lot of the available space and is relatively expensive. According to the invention, there is provided a drain system for use with a walk-in bathtub that only requires one pump. The system includes: a motorized pump; and a controllable three-way valve having: an inlet for receiving fluid; a first outlet operatively connectable to the motorized pump for generating a whirlpool in the bathtub; and a second outlet operatively connectable to the motorized pump for pumping fluid out of the bathtub.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2019
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Inventors: MIGUEL A. CASTELLOTE, DOMINIQUE CIECHANOWSKI
  • Publication number: 20200190781
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a flushing device that can be connected to a potable water system for flushing at least one water line (4), the flushing device comprising a flushing valve (8), a control line (24) that is connected to the flushing valve (8) in a controlling manner and a control device (22) that controls a position of the flushing valve (8) via the control line (24) in a time-dependent manner and/or in a manner depending on a water temperature and/or in a manner depending on a water consumption. In order to comply with the hygiene requirements for a potable water system and to enable efficient flushing, the flushing device according to the present invention is adapted to control the flushing process in a manner depending on the water pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2019
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Inventor: Thomas Spöler
  • Publication number: 20200190782
    Abstract: A flush toilet resting over a floor and comprising: a toilet bowl; a first water conduit comprising a first conduit—first end and a first conduit—second end; a second water conduit, comprising a second conduit—first end and a second conduit—second end, and; at least one water pump, the at least one pump water-powered and not electrically powered; wherein: the first conduit—first end is operationally connectable to an external water pipe comprising pressurized water; the first conduit—second end is positioned to allow providing the pressurized water to the water pump; the second conduit—first end is operationally connected to receive water from the water pump; wherein the water pump is positioned proximal to the bowl and between the bowl and the floor, and wherein the toilet is configured such that action of water on the at least one pump allows the flush of at least 6 liters per second.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2019
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Inventor: Ofer Kochavi
  • Publication number: 20200190783
    Abstract: A toilet cleaning system integrated with a flush valve of a toilet so that a cleaning agent is kept separate from sensitive seals of a tank of the toilet. Additionally, the toilet cleaning system provides a path for the cleaning agent solution to pass through a rim of a bowl of the toilet so that most of the toilet bowl is affected by the solution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2019
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Inventors: DeWayne A. Davis, Gary R. Jacobs, Charles W. Hettrick
  • Publication number: 20200190784
    Abstract: A siphonic flush toilet system and method of priming the same having a toilet bowl assembly comprising at least one jet flush valve assembly and at least one rim valve; and bowl having a rim and a jet defining at least one jet channel, the at least one jet channel having an inlet port and a jet outlet port configured for discharging fluid to a sump area, wherein the sump area is in fluid communication with a trapway. The bowl has a closed jet pathway including the jet channel and extending from the jet flush valve assembly outlet to the jet channel outlet port to maintain the jet channel in a primed state with fluid from the jet flush valve assembly so as to assist in preventing air from entering the closed jet pathway.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2020
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Applicant: AS America, Inc.
    Inventors: James McHale, Chistophe Bucher, David Grover
  • Publication number: 20200190785
    Abstract: A modular assembly is provided for managing the flow of fluid beneath a ground surface. The assembly can feature a plurality of modules, each having a deck portion and opposing sidewalls extending downward therefrom. The opposing sidewalls can slope outward and away from one another as they extend downward from the deck portion. The modules further comprise a shoulder for supporting a link slab, and to support and separate modules that are stacked during transportation or storage. The sidewalls can define an interior fluid passageway having a flared configuration from top to bottom. The link slab and sidewalls of adjacent modules can define an exterior fluid passageway in fluid communication with a lateral fluid channel. A method is also provided for making a precast concrete module for use in the modular assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2019
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Inventors: Jamie Hawken, Lynn Boresi, Aaron Lowell, Kyle McCready, Jason Houck, Doug Carncross, Tom Heraty, Dean Gross
  • Publication number: 20200190786
    Abstract: Augers that utilize a drain cleaning cable which can be rotated and selectively extended or retracted from the auger are described. The augers utilize coupling assemblies that enable easy coupling or decoupling between the drain cleaning cable and a torque transmission shaft of the auger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2019
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Inventors: Harald KRONDORFER, Christopher SCHMAUDER, Jacob SCHNEIDER, James TEETS
  • Publication number: 20200190787
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to deployable structures and methods of use thereof. In particular, deployable structures with non-cylindrical or irregular shapes and methods of use thereof are disclosed. Non-cylindrical combustion elements can be used to rigidize such non-cylindrical or irregular shapes. The use of gaseous oxidizers along with deployable structures is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2020
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Inventor: Alfram V. BRIGHT
  • Publication number: 20200190788
    Abstract: The invention relates to a frame, in particular a wall frame, which is intended for a preferably self-supporting basic framework of a module for modular construction and comprises two post profiles Which can be arranged essentially vertically and of which the upper ends can be connected to one another via a ceiling profile and the lower ends can be connected to one another via a floor profile. The invention also relates to a basic framework, to a module, to a profile and to a set of structural elements for modular construction and also to a modular-construction building.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2017
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Inventor: Joachim BINDER
  • Publication number: 20200190789
    Abstract: A modular building unit for construction of a building comprises a structural frame 40 suitable for interconnection to another modular building unit in construction of the building; and a stud frame wall 80/82 internal to and fixed to the frame. The modular building unit is suitable for handling as a shipping container for transport.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2019
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Inventor: Susan Unger
  • Publication number: 20200190790
    Abstract: A construction method for building a post frame building by first constructing the roof near ground level. The roof assembly can have a removeable safety net system and be coupled to a plurality of support members, such as columns having a hinge connection to the roof assembly. Upon the roof system being lifted, the hinged columns can fold under the roof system and then be coupled to one or more anchor points established in the ground. The roof system can be raised into position at a pre-determined height using a lifting apparatus, such as a hydraulic lift.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2019
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Inventors: Alan Schambach, Kenneth Culbreth
  • Publication number: 20200190791
    Abstract: According to a first aspect of the invention, there is provided a building arrangement comprising: a column within a surrounding living space, the column providing a hub configured such that external services may be routed through the column, the external services comprising one or more of water, electricity, gas, sewage and data connection; the building arrangement further comprising: one or more moveable modules, attachable to the hub, wherein the one or more attached modules may be moved in contact with the hub to change their arrangement in the living space. The invention provides an easily configurable smart home arrangement which allows for unit to be replaced and updated when required without the significant cost and time associated with upgrading a conventional home.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2018
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Inventor: Lee McCormack
  • Publication number: 20200190792
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an assemblable panel structure and, more particularly, to an assemblable panel structure having an expansion module connectable to a core module in an expansive manner. The assemblable panel structure includes a core module comprised of an upper core panel and a lower core panel, each having a regular thickness and a polygon horizontal-section wherein the core module has a space defined therein between the upper core panel and the lower core panel which are spaced apart from each other. The present invention adopts a modular structure, thus making it possible to quickly complete various types of prefabricated houses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2018
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Inventor: Jong Woon Song
  • Publication number: 20200190793
    Abstract: The disclosure is directed to integrated, multifunctional load bearing or non-load-bearing construction panels. More particularly, the disclosure is directed to thermally, acoustically and moisture insulated construction panels, which additionally are compliant with fire resistance codes without forming cold bridging using selectably configured staggered studs' array with selectably variable gap between the arrays and the slabs forming the panel walls.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2018
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Applicant: INNOVARÉ SYSTEMS LIMITED
    Inventors: Peter Blunt, Sam Dawe, Alex Banks
  • Publication number: 20200190794
    Abstract: A method of bonding a structural component to a building, including the steps of: (i) receiving a structural component including an attachment zone constituting at least 10% of the total surface area of one side of the structural component, wherein the attachment zone has been prepared according to a method including the steps of: a. applying a frit to the attachment zone; and b. tempering the structural component so as to bond the frit to the structural component; (ii) providing a building engagement face at least coextensive with the attachment zone of the structural component; (iii) applying a bonding sealant to a majority of at least one of the attachment zone or the building engagement face; and (iv) engaging the bonding sealant with the other of the attachment zone or the building engagement face.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2020
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Inventor: David Anthony Clephane
  • Publication number: 20200190795
    Abstract: Described herein is a coated acoustic building material comprising a body comprising a first major surface opposite a second major surface; a coating having an upper surface opposite a lower surface, the lower surface of the coating facing the first major surface of the body, the coating comprising: polymeric binder having a glass transition temperature less than 0° C.; and a filler; wherein the coating is present as coalesced particles atop the first major surface in an amount ranging from about 210 g/m2 to about 1,300 g/m2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2019
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Inventor: Steven L MASIA
  • Publication number: 20200190796
    Abstract: A ceiling panel according to the present invention has opposed translucent membranes secured in a tensioned state across a perimeter frame. The frame includes frame members that are designed to oppose inward bowing of the perimeter frame caused by the tensioned membranes. The frame members have a side profile shaped to conceal a grid support network with the lower translucent member extending across and about a lower edge of the perimeter frame. The invention also includes a modified structure for supporting of translucent panels below a grid network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2019
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Inventors: Ali Chitsaz, Martin Gerkes
  • Publication number: 20200190797
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a suspended ceiling hanger clip and a suspended ceiling formed using the hanger clip. The suspended ceiling hanger clip has a longitudinally extending base having a first end and a second end and a pair of generally parallel co-extensive flanges extending downwardly from the base. At least one projection in each flange is formed with a ramp surface. An aperture is formed in the base for receiving an upper end of the elongate suspension rod therein. The suspension rod has a longitudinal axis extending along a length between spaced apart upper and lower ends, with the lower end having an attachment means. The upper end of the suspension rod extends through and is fixedly retained from removal from the aperture in the base of the hanger clip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2018
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Inventors: Jason Michael Gloftis, Grant Peter O'Brien
  • Publication number: 20200190798
    Abstract: A hanger and a ceiling suspension system incorporating the hanger, for suspending a suspension rail from a ceiling are provided, where the suspension rail is configured to support an object. The hanger includes a first suspension member and a second suspension member positioned adjacent to one another. The first and second suspension members each have an upper portion, a lower portion, and a coupling component situated between the upper and lower portions. The upper portions are configured to be releasably suspended from the ceiling. The lower portions are configured to releasably engage the suspension rail. The coupling components are engageable to form a hinge connection between the first and second suspension members. Separation of the upper portions from one another biases the lower portions towards one another to releasably engage the suspension rail between the suspension members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2019
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Inventor: Andrew Cook
  • Publication number: 20200190799
    Abstract: Disclosed herewith a prefabricated frame, including a column (1), a main beam (2), a secondary beam (3), and a floor (5). The main beam (2) and the secondary beam (3) are both prefabricated members, and provided with exposed reserve reinforcing bars. The floor (5) is a laminated plate having a prefabricated slab (51) at a lower portion thereof. The prefabricated slab (51), the main beam (2), and the secondary beam (3) are connected together through in-situ casting concrete on respective top portions thereof. The column (1) is a prefabricated column, which has exposed reserve reinforcing bars at a top thereof, and a to-be-cast structure at a bottom thereof for connection with a lower building structure, which has exposed reinforcing bars inserted into the to-be-cast structure. The connection between the column (1) and the lower building structure is achieved by casting in-situ concrete in the to-be-cast structure (12).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2019
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Applicant: Yau Lee Wah Construction Materials (Huizhou) Company Limited
    Inventors: Conrad Tin Cheung Wong, Rosana Wai Man Wong
  • Publication number: 20200190800
    Abstract: A method prevents hose stream penetration into an interior of an enclosure from firefighting activity in a location adjacent to the enclosure. The method forms a wall structure between the enclosure and the adjacent location. The wall structure is covered with a laminated wall panel having a noncombustible wallboard secured to a metallic sheet. Each wall panel is secured to studs of the wall structure with the metallic sheet against studs of the wall structure. The metallic sheets block water of a hose stream from penetrating into the enclosure. The wall structure may also include laminated wall panels secured to the exterior side of the wall structure. Even if the noncombustible wallboard on one of the exterior laminated panels is weakened or destroyed by a fire or by the hose stream in the location adjacent to the enclosure, the metallic sheet of the exterior laminated wall panel blocks hose penetration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2020
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Inventors: A. Carleton Elliott, Kelly P. Holcomb, Tyler R. Elliott
  • Publication number: 20200190801
    Abstract: Described herein is an acoustic structural panel having a first exposed major surface opposite a second exposed major surface and side surfaces extending between the first and second exposed major surfaces, the acoustic structural panel comprising a first protective layer comprising at least a portion of the first exposed major surface, a second protective layer comprising at least a portion of the second exposed surface, a core structure located between the first and second protective layers, the core structure comprising, a foam body; and a fibrous body, wherein the first major exposed surface of the acoustic structural panel comprises a plurality of apertures exposing the fibrous body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2020
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Inventors: John Michael Kolcun, James John Kolcun, Eric Anthony Kukoda, Arthur Balzereit
  • Publication number: 20200190802
    Abstract: An underlayment membrane between a base surface and an outer coating of a building surface includes a base layer and multiple protrusions extending from the base layer to retain conditioning elements. The protrusions define a plurality of paths, between their side walls for the conditioning elements, which include: first straight portions defined by pairs of protrusions positioned side by side and spaced apart by a distance at most equal to the thickness of the conditioning elements, to hold them by friction; one or more second corrugated portions defined by two or more protrusions spaced apart by a predefined distance greater than the thickness of the conditioning elements and arranged in pairs aligned along lines, which obliquely intersect the path so that a conditioning element is retained by elastic-mechanical contrast with the side walls of the protrusions, the first and second portions of the paths being aligned with each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2018
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Inventors: Roderick EGLI, Roberto ZANIOL
  • Publication number: 20200190803
    Abstract: Disclosed is a fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) cord system and method that is useful for concrete repair and strengthening applications, including the strengthening of concrete slab edges to increase their resistance to lateral loads from extension elements, such as railings, attached to balconies or façades attached to portions of a building. In certain configurations, fiber-reinforced polymer cords are affixed to a concrete structure along an end surface that includes an extension element, with the fiber-reinforced polymer cords positioned on opposite sides of the extension element. In further configurations, fiber-reinforced polymer cords are affixed to adjacent faces of concrete structures. In particularly preferred configurations, the fiber-reinforced polymer cords are situated within grooves that extend into the faces of the concrete structures that are being reinforced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2019
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Inventor: Tarek Alkhrdaji
  • Publication number: 20200190804
    Abstract: A ridge or hip member for a roof comprising a substantially flexible zone and a substantially rigid zone on each side of the flexible zone. The flexible zone adapted to allow the member to be bent by an installer by hand to conform the member to the ridge or hip of a roof, with the flexible zone located along a ridge or hip line of the roof. Each rigid zone being located on each side of the ridge or hip line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2018
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Applicant: Zinniatek Limited
    Inventors: Andrew Leo Haynes, Justin Jason Rosaria