Abstract: Provided is a sewing machine that enables a user to grasp the position of an interested point that is present inside and outside a stitchwork pattern without relying upon the user's imagination. This sewing machine includes an operation screen that displays, in a screen region, a frame image and a stitchwork image, and receives a user input of an interested point within a stitchwork frame displayed in the screen region. Moreover, the stitchwork frame is horizontally moved until a needle points out a point within the stitchwork frame and corresponding to the interested point input using the operation screen.

Abstract: Provided are a method for manufacturing circular knitting fusible interlining having an outer edge forming process by thermal fixing and the fusible interlining manufactured by the method. The method for manufacturing circular knitting fusible interlining having an outer edge forming process by thermal fixing, includes: (a) flatly unfolding a circular knitting unprocessed fabric cut after being knitted with a solution dyed yarn; (b) applying hot air to both edges of the circular knitting unprocessed fabric that are cut and rolled and performing thermal fixing thereon; (c) putting the circular knitting unprocessed fabric having the thermally-fixed edges into a heating cylinder and producing a processed fabric having bulkiness due to thermal contraction; and (d) applying an adhesive to the processed fabric to produce fusible interlining.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a coupling system for fitting and attaching of a removable internal basket for a washing machine. The washing machine comprises a removable washing compartment configured to be mounted in the washing machine. The washing machine includes at least one convex protrusion or at least one concave groove across a portion of an inner side surface, and the removable washing compartment includes the other of at least one convex protrusion or at least one concave groove across a portion of an outer side surface. The balancing device includes a smooth surface portion across a portion of the inner side wall and the removable washing compartment includes a complimentary smooth surface portion across a portion of an outer side surface.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of controlling laundry treating apparatus including supplying power to a driving unit configured to rotate a drum, an input unit configured to input a control command and a communication unit configured to receive a remote control command transmitted from a remote control device, setting a remote control mode so as to operate the driving unit if the communication unit receives the remote control command, and executing a standby operation so as to cut off power supply to the driving unit and to maintain power supplied to the communication unit, when the remote control mode is set.

Abstract: A drain pump for a laundry treating apparatus includes a housing, an impeller, a motor, a circulation outlet, and a drain outlet. The circulation outlet and the drain outlet are defined on an outer circumferential surface of the housing, enable communication of the washing water with the housing, and protrude outward in directions tangential to the outer circumferential surface. The housing includes a rib that protrudes from an inner circumferential surface of the housing, that is located between the circulation outlet and the drain outlet, and that is configured to guide the washing water to the circulation outlet or to the drain outlet based on a direction of rotation of the impeller.

Abstract: A laundry appliance includes a rotating drum for processing laundry. A heat pump system has a heat exchanger that is positioned within an air conditioning chamber. A blower directs process air through an air path that includes the rotating drum and the air conditioning chamber. An insulating member positioned between a top portion of the heat exchanger and an underside of a cover member for the air conditioning chamber. The insulating member directs the process air through the heat exchanger and away from the underside of the cover member and absorbs sound and vibration generated by movement of process air through the heat exchanger.

Abstract: A method for controlling a laundry processing apparatus, according to an embodiment of the present invention, is a method for controlling a clothes processing apparatus, comprising the steps of: inputting a “drying” start command; forwardly rotating a drying drum and a drying fan; supplying hot air into the drying drum; operating a timer so as to calculate drying time; and operating a dryness sensor so as to detect the dryness of laundry, wherein a controller determines that the laundry is tangled, if a dryness sensing value (K) detected by the dryness sensor is greater than or equal to a first set value (k1) before a first set time (T1) elapses after “drying” starts, and the controller performs a primary laundry untangling process for reversely rotating the drying drum for a second set time (T2).

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a more compact processing apparatus than previously available. Provided is a processing apparatus for unfurling or folding a processing subject (T), including a pair of retaining devices (310A, 310B) capable of retaining the processing subject (T), a carrying device (402) capable of carrying the processing subject (T) such that a part of the processing subject (T) hangs down therefrom while the processing subject (T) is retained by at least one of the pair of retaining devices (310A, 310B), and a control device that controls movement of the retaining devices (310A, 310B) and the carrying device (402), wherein the control device rotates the carrying device (402) in a condition where the retained processing subject (T) hangs down from the carrying device (402).

Abstract: A method for treating dyed textile, comprises contacting the dyed textile with a pectolytic enxyme, wherein the said method is not applied during the abrasion stage when the dyed textile is a denim fabric.

Abstract: A structural reinforcement for an article including a carrier that includes: (i) a mass of polymeric material having an outer surface; and (is) at least one consolidated fibrous insert having an outer surface and including at least one elongated fiber arrangement having a plurality of ordered fibers arranged in a predetermined manner. The fibrous insert is envisioned to adjoin the mass of the polymeric material in a predetermined location for carrying a predetermined load that is subjected upon the predetermined location (thereby effectively providing localized reinforcement to that predetermined location). The fibrous insert and the mass of polymeric material are of compatible materials, structures or both, for allowing the fibrous insert to be at least partially joined to the mass of the polymeric material. Disposed upon at least a portion of the carrier will be a mass of activatable material.

Abstract: The pretreatment agent is a pretreatment agent to be applied to fabric before application of an ink in formation of an image on the fabric and contains a water-based polymer virtually containing no carboxyl group and a crosslinking agent that is crosslinkable with a carboxyl group in a component contained in the ink.

Abstract: Methods for reducing the effects of wetlapping, drying, and hornification of pulp fibers and consequently increasing the pulp drainage and strength properties in the final product (i.e., paper) are provided. The method which has been developed creates a “value-added” product by the wastepaper supplier or at the pulp and/or deinking (recycled paper) mill—a wastepaper load/bale, wet pulp stock or wet lap, or dried pulp treated with or impregnated with enzymes that enhance the quality of the pulp or paper product when it is repulped and processed at the paper mill.

Abstract: The invention concerns a CF paper comprising a base paper and a coating applied thereto, said coating containing at least one binding agent, at least one ink-absorbing agent, at least one coating pigment and conventional additives, and being characterised in that the at least one binding agent comprises a cross-linked biopolymeric material in the form of nanoparticles.

Abstract: Support structure for a surface area, comprising an array of base elements, interconnected for forming the base structure defining a deck, the base elements comprising at least one void for receiving a fluid and wherein the deck is provided with openings for passing fluids into and/or from said void and/or openings for interconnecting the base elements, wherein in at least one of said openings a plug has been provided, said plug provided with a connector for connecting an artefact to said plug.

Abstract: The illuminated heated driveway is an overlay panel that covers and heats a covered area exemplified by, but not limited to, a driveway or a sidewalk. Multiple overlay panels may be conjoined to cover an area larger than a single overlay panel. The overlay panels are powered by a power assembly that couples to a connector on one of the overlay panels. Additional connectors may electrically couple adjacent overlay panels. Within each overlay panel, a heating element and a lighting system is electrically connected to the power connectors. The heating element may melt wintry weather that accumulates on the panel and the lighting system may cause the panel to glow for improved visibility. The power assembly may comprise a time to turn the panel on and off throughout the day.

Abstract: A height-adjustable operating platform of a compact paver comprising a machine frame, a drive motor, travel units, a receiving container at the front in relation to the paving direction for receiving paving material, a longitudinal conveying device with which the paving material can be conveyed from the receiving container in a rearward direction in relation to the paving direction, a transverse distribution device that is height-adjustable in relation to the machine frame and with which the paving material can be distributed on the ground surface transversally to the paving direction, a paving screed that is height-adjustable in relation to the machine frame for compacting and smoothing the paving material distributed on the ground surface behind the transverse distribution device in the paving direction, an operating platform mounted on the machine frame and arranged behind the receiving container in the paving direction and a method for operating a compact paver.

Abstract: A method includes receiving project information including a project identifier uniquely identifying a paving project, and a first asset identifier uniquely identifying a first paving asset. The method also includes associating the project identifier with the first asset identifier, and receiving first location information indicating a first location of the first paving asset. The method further includes identifying a first processing machine disposed at a worksite associated with the paving project, wherein the first processing machine is identified based at least in part on the first location information and a geofence associated with the first processing machine. The method also includes associating the project identifier with a second asset identifier uniquely identifying the first processing machine.

Abstract: A tub girder for use in road construction in connection with concrete bridges may include upper flanges that extend inwardly or outwardly and may be provided with camber along the length of the girders. Ends of the tub girders may be provided with diaphragms and may include a base section including one more access ports for enabling inspection of the interior of the girders after installation. The tub girders may include a plurality of stud members extending upwardly from upper flanges for engaging with a concrete bridge deck. The tub girders may be provided with a coating, such as galvanized, aluminized or metalized, to fight corrosion and extend life and limit need for inspection.

Abstract: An apparatus for impeding beach erosion is light, inexpensive to install, and easy to remove. The apparatus includes a sea-facing barrier wall penetrated by large holes that allow water mixed with sand to enter the apparatus. After the entrained sand has settled, the water drains out through smaller holes provided in a rear wall. The top of the barrier wall can be curved to direct water back toward the sea. The barrier wall can extend above the rear wall, and a backstop wall can be provided that forms an additional sand-collecting chamber behind the rear wall. The walls can be made from plywood, metal, or plastic between one quarter and two inches thick. Embodiments can be disassembled and/or folded for transport and storage. Internal reinforcing partition walls can extend between the barrier and rear walls. The apparatus can be anchored by a base and/or anchoring stakes.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a three-dimensional drainage device suitable for a loose filling slope and methods for constructing the three-dimensional drainage device. The slope includes a stable stratum and a filling soil stratum above the stable stratum. The three-dimensional drainage device includes a surface drainage mechanism, a shallow drainage mechanism and a deep drainage mechanism. The surface drainage mechanism includes one or more catchment canals arranged on an upper surface of the filling soil stratum and a pool arranged on an edge of the filling soil stratum. The shallow drainage mechanism includes one or more first collecting pipes. The deep drainage mechanism includes one or more drainage gabions and one or more second collecting pipes.

Abstract: A mining machine includes a frame, a boom coupled to the frame, a handle coupled to the frame and a dipper coupled to the handle. The handle includes an extension, and a bail is coupled directly to the extension, such that the bail is isolated from the dipper.

Abstract: A utility loader incorporating a boom of adjustable length. The boom may include either or both of a left and right lift arm assembly, with each lift arm assembly including a rear lift arm that telescopically receives a front lift arm. Each lift arm assembly also includes an extension actuator adapted to telescopically extend and retract its front lift arm relative to its rear lift arm. A detection system may be provided and adapted to limit lift arm assembly extension based at least in part upon a load applied at a tool supported by the boom and a relative telescopic location of a front lift arm relative to its associated rear lift arm.

Abstract: A highly efficient embankment machine eliminating the need of using different machinery such as graders, sprinkler trucks and rollers and merging their performances in one single unit; wherein loading, depot of materials, as well as distributing and rigging out materials, water spraying the granules of materials, leveling, tune-up and compacting layers is done with only one machine.

Abstract: A hydraulic system for a feed delivery unit according to the present disclosure may include a pump configured to supply a total flow, the pump including at least one suction port configured to be connected to a reservoir and at least one outlet port configured to be connected to a supply line, a control valve fluidly coupled to the pump and including a plurality of valve sections, the control valve being coupled to the pump such that the total flow supplied by the pump is distributed among the plurality of valve sections, and wherein each valve section of the plurality of valve sections is configured to control a direction of flow of a portion of the total flow, and a plurality of hydraulic motors fluidly coupled to the pump via the control valve, each of the motors being configured to drive a respective auger of the feed delivery unit.

Abstract: A system of generating water from the air in the most energy efficient manner is provided. The water generating apparatus uses a combination of rotating pre-loader wheels of separation materials, mechanical condensation system such as Vapor Compression Cycle (VCC), filtration and mineral addition units to create an energy efficient system for generating water from ambient air. An IoT water generating apparatus optimized through systems integration including smart controls and programming board for optimizing water production using weather and utility data for energy efficient water production from ambient air.

Abstract: A switching valve for discharging cold water includes: an operating member, a first switching member, and a water outlet switching member. The switching valve for discharging cold water has a cold water discharging passage and a head water outflow passage. When the operating member is in the initial position, the switching valve for discharging cold water is in the first position, the joint between the head water outflow passage and the water inlet end is sealed, the cold water discharging passage opens; when the operating member switches to the shower position, the first switching member is moved by the operating member to the second position, a second joint between the cold water discharging passage and the water inlet end is sealed, and the head water outflow passage opens, engaging the operating member with the water outlet switching member. The operating member drives the water outlet switching member to open one or both of the first and second water outlet passages.

Abstract: A shower valve assembly configured to divert water between a tub port and a shower port. The diverter valve assembly position or state is changed by pushing a button connected to a stem and a poppet valve. When the water supply is turned off, a poppet spring shifts the poppet valve to a tub open position, and a check valve spring opens a check valve, allowing water from the shower port to flow out of the tub port.

Abstract: A faucet that includes a body, a tray, a valve, and a spout. The body includes a plurality of interconnected walls forming an internal cavity, with the plurality of walls comprising a front wall. The tray is provided on top of the body and extends beyond the front wall. The valve is provided in the cavity and is configured to control the flow of water through the faucet. The spout extends through the front wall and is provided underneath the tray. The spout is also fluidly connected to the valve to receive water therefrom.

Abstract: A handwashing station that includes a basin, a liquid dispensing system, and an air dispensing system. The liquid dispensing system is configured to dispense a liquid into the basin to wash a user's hands. The air dispensing system configured to dispense air into the basin to dry the user's hands. The user can wet, wash, rinse, and dry their hands from within the basin.

Abstract: A toilet anti-splash device is provided that includes a first section with a dispersing region configured with spaced deflectors for dispersing and deflecting urine flow, a second section coupled with said first section by which a disinfectant stream is generated in response to a toilet-based water flushing operation and is directed to all of the deflectors, and a hanger by which said anti-splash device is suspended from a toilet rim into an interior of a toilet bowl.

Abstract: Pyramidal housing autonomous and suitable for different environmental conditions. Its pyramidal structure (1) is made up of metal profiles (10) that include corner pillars (10a), side pillars (10b), beams or cross structures of mezzanine (17)(19) and rafters that form the openings (4), being the pillars anchored to the foundation beam (13); over this structure, the outer covers (15) that form the pyramidal walls (15a) are mounted; in the blind sections of the outer cover (15) of the upper floor there are mounting supports (32) for arrangements of solar panels (30), while at the apex (12) there is a wind energy generator; other blind sectors allow the mounting of a solar heater (50).

Abstract: A bridge to construct a multi-stage wall is provided with a clip at each end. One of the clips is sized and shaped to fit snugly onto the wall of a standard concrete masonry unit (CMU), while the other is sized and shaped to fit onto a segmental wall system (SWS) unit. A retaining or stand-alone wall is constructed by laying a row of SWS units and a row of CMUs roughly parallel to each other, with bridges extending between them to fix the units. The hollow spaces in each unit and the space between the rows is filled with gravel, rock or other fill material as each course is laid. Additional courses of SWS units and CMUs are placed on top of the prior courses, with bridges added to each course. This process is repeated until the desired wall height is reached. Various sized and shaped clips and connector brackets are provided to allow spacing of the walls at different distances, with varying blocks.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a greenhouse system. The greenhouse system includes a metallic structural element and an anode mounted on the metallic structural element. A method is also disclosed.

Abstract: An insulation reviving and treatment apparatus and method includes an air tube with a first end and a second end and a hollow interior. An opening is provided in the first end and in the second end. A handle is attached to the second end where the handle includes a trigger. An air hose is connected to the handle and to a source of air such that operation of the trigger causes air to exit the opening in the first end. And a baffle is attached to the air tube.

Abstract: A subarchitectural office system including a subarchitectural wall having a top edge, a bottom edge, a first side edge, and a second side edge opposite the first side edge. The subarchitectural office system also includes a first arch adjacent the first side edge of the subarchitectural wall and a second arch adjacent the second side edge of the subarchitectural wall. The first and second arches both include a first vertical post adjacent the respective side edge of the subarchitectural wall, an overhead beam with a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The first end of the overhead beam is coupled to the first vertical post and the overhead beam extends outwardly from the first vertical post. The first and second arches also include a second vertical post positioned away from the subarchitectural wall and coupled to the second end of the overhead beam.

Abstract: A hanger and method of attaching a hanger to a deck is described. The method includes attaching the hanger parallel to the ground by attaching them to opposing surfaces of a corrugation of the deck. Certain methods include expanding the length of the hanger to place it in compression. Other methods include flexing the hanger to place it in compression. The method is particularly useful in retrofitting as it generates very little noise and vibration in a structure.

Abstract: Disclosed is a suspended ceiling system, a securing member, and process of installing a patterned suspended ceiling system. The suspended ceiling system includes a grid system having first members and second members, and at least one substrate which extends below the grid system. The at least one substrate has an exposed surface and a concealed surface, and the at least one substrate has first sides and second sides which extend between the exposed surface and the concealed surface. Securing members attach to the concealed surface proximate the first sides, and the securing members have grid engagement members which secure the at least one substrate to the grid system. The securing members cooperate with the first members and the second members of the grid system to properly position the substrate and the spacing between adjacent at least one substrates is controlled.

Abstract: An RC lattice beam is provided that can greatly dampen the transfer of vibrations in particular. As the concrete included in the RC lattice beam is polymer concrete that contains a polymer, fine-scale vibrations that may otherwise affect exposure apparatuses may be effectively dampened, while the depth of the conventional lattice beam may be kept the same. Thus, a high-damping RC lattice beam is provided that is capable of maximizing the performance of a precision exposure apparatus by reducing the defect rate and improving productivity.

Abstract: An elongated composite profile comprising a first flange and a second flange, the first flange and the second flange together forming an L-profile, and each of the flanges, inside the L-profile, having been given a first rib and a second rib, respectively, and the first flange, the second flange, the first rib and the second rib forming a longitudinal closed channel in the composite profile and a method for mounting the same.

Abstract: A hood for a roll up shutter is provided wherein the hood configured to be transported in a flat or rolled up configuration and assembled upon delivery. The hood includes a sheet having a first surface and a second surface and at least one indentation formed on at least one of the first surface or the second surface, the indentation configured to facilitate bending at the at least one indentation wherein after delivery, the sheet is bent at the at least one indentation so as to form the hood.

Abstract: Panel support systems that allow for adjustability are not necessarily as robust as some non-adjustable systems. The present invention is a system for adjusting alignment of a flat panel 1 that includes at least one pair of resilient barrier units 21 configured to be placed in a trough 3 at opposing ends of an adjustment part 11. Liquid resin 29 may then be inserted between the barrier units 21 and allowed to harden.

Abstract: The appearance of natural rock faces are formed on planar panels or part portions disposed horizontally by stamping or texturizing a cementatious mixture of veneer material and then selectively applying colorant matter, which may include combinations of stains and mineral.

Abstract: An automated sanding system that includes a robotic arm and a sanding end effector coupled at the distal end of the robotic arm, with the sanding end effector configured to sand a target surface. The system can further include a computing device executing a computational planner that generates instructions for driving the sanding end effector and robotic arm to perform at least one sanding task that at least includes the sanding end effector sanding a target surface, the generating based at least in part on obtained target surface data; and drives the end effector and robotic arm to perform the at least one sanding task.

Abstract: A scaffold tool bucket holder for attaching and detaching to the side rail of a scaffold for supporting a bucket containing working materials and reduces or eliminates the risk of injury. The scaffold tool bucket holder comprises planar portion having a top surface and a bottom surface and an upwardly extending side wall along the peripheral of the top surface of the planar portion. The planar portion includes an opening adapted for receiving a bucket therein. Integrally formed along the back wall are attachment apparatus adapted to hook over a scaffold rail forming a frictional fit with the scaffold tray that is effective for maintaining the scaffold tool bucket holder in position on the scaffold rail.

Abstract: A ceiling table for a partial formwork of a concrete ceiling. The ceiling table has at least one formwork element, in particular multiple formwork elements, which can be assembled on a lower frame of the ceiling table in a nondestructive manner and which can be disassembled from the lower frame. The ceiling table has a support skeleton on which at least one formwork element, in particular multiple formwork elements, is/are arranged. The support skeleton can have multiple braces which can be connected together and separated from one another in a nondestructive manner. The support skeleton preferably has a pair of main supports, in particular parallel running main supports, on which a pair of edge supports and at least one central support that is arranged between the edge supports are arranged. The edge supports and the central support run preferably parallel to one another.

Abstract: Structural cells and matrices using the structural cells for positioning below a hardscape that define a void space therein, the structural cells, matrices using the cells and methods of assembly allowing in one embodiment the introduction of a structural fluid such as concrete to provide an alternative structural cell and matrix product. In one embodiment a structural cell assembly is described comprising a structural cell with a plurality of legs integrally linked to a frame at a first frame end, the frame linking the legs together and the frame defining a generally flat plane with the legs extending substantially orthogonally away from the first frame end about the frame flat plane to a leg terminal end; and a separate plate engaging the legs, the separate plate comprising linked sockets, each socket engaging the leg terminal end; and/or linked sockets, each socket engaging the leg frame ends or a part thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for dismountably connecting two intersecting formwork beams, which comprises a single-component elastic structure with two arms joining together respective areas for pressing the two beams together in support areas, and which can longitudinally slide over one of the beams until it reaches the other beam, the device being elastically deformed by means of pressure or impact thereon, so as to clamp or hold both beams and press them together.

Abstract: A tie rod puller including a pull housing, a clutch assembly and a clutch assembly housing is disclosed. The tie rod puller accelerates the process of pulling tie rods and installing key plates. The pulling of tie rods better secures the panels of a structure under construction to improve the integrity of a structure. The clutch assembly movably rotates a nut as a tie rod is being installed. The clutch assembly includes a stopper to prevent the nut from moving too far back. The clutch assembly is to hold and move a tie rod upon pulling of the tie rod and installing a key plate onto a wall. The clutch assembly housing includes a plate, which receives a key plate with a magnet. The plate includes brackets to stabilize the tie rod puller. The tie rod puller is preferably operated by automatic means such as by an impact drill.

Abstract: A roof anchor including a mounting portion including a plurality of holes formed therein and an anchor portion having an opening formed therein. The mounting portion and the anchor portion are planar members arranged substantially perpendicular with each other. The anchor portion is disposed along one side of the mounting portion with a bend portion formed at an intersection of the mounting portion and the anchor portion. The mounting portion and the anchor portion form a monolithic piece. The opening includes a lower edge and an upper edge, wherein the lower edge is closer to the mounting portion than the upper edge, and wherein a length of the lower edge is greater than a length of the upper edge.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for raising a self-propelled pool cleaner from a surface of a pool. The cleaner includes an interior chamber, a lower portion with an inlet and an upper portion with an outlet. Rotatably-mounted supports guide the cleaner along the pool surface. An interior water pump draws water/debris through the inlet, the debris is filtered in the interior chamber, and filtered water exits through the outlet to propel the cleaner during a cleaning operation. A buoy assembly is tethered to the cleaner via a retractable cable. When the cleaner is submerged, the cable is released and the buoy assembly floats on the water surface while tethered to the submerged cleaner. The cleaner can receive a command signal from a controller to exit from the pool, and the cable is retracted to cause the cleaner to rise from the submerged surface of the pool.