Patents Issued in October 1, 2020
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Publication number: 20200308782Abstract: An implement with a ground-engaging tool may include a frame supported above a surface of a ground by a ground-engaging portion and a suspension, a tool supported by and adjustable relative to the frame and configured for working the ground, a housing arranged around portions of the tool and secured to the frame, and a monitor system configured for identifying an exposed condition of the tool. A method of managing an exposed condition of a ground-engaging tool and a method of operating an implement with a ground-engaging tool are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2019Publication date: October 1, 2020Applicant: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.Inventors: Nathaniel S. Doy, Lee M. Hogan, Jason W. Muir, Hyppolite Kuissi, Jacob M. Saari
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Publication number: 20200308783Abstract: An implement with a ground-engaging tool may include a frame supported above a surface of a ground by a ground-engaging portion and a suspension and a tool supported by and adjustable relative to the frame and configured for working the ground. The implement may also include a plurality of ground sensors configured for capturing distance measurements to determine the position of the frame relative to the surface and a control and monitor system configured for establishing a nominal scratch position of the tool relative to the surface based on the distance measurements. A method of controlling a rotor tool depth of a milling machine and a method of operating a milling machine are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2019Publication date: October 1, 2020Applicant: Caterpillar Paving Products Inc.Inventors: Jason W. Muir, Nathaniel S. Doy, Lee M. Hogan, Matthew-David S. Frantz, Brian J. Schlenker, Derek P. Nieuwsma
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Publication number: 20200308784Abstract: The structural cable of a construction work comprises a bundle of load-bearing tendons, a sheath within which the bundle of tendons is located, and at least one vibration module received within the sheath and configured to generate vibrations to break superficial ice or frost deposits on the cable.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2020Publication date: October 1, 2020Inventors: Nicolas FABRY, Matthieu GUESDON, Ronan SOLET, Ihsan Aydin ALPMAN, Muslum GUZEL
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Publication number: 20200308785Abstract: A safety net, in particular for catching heavy loads, preferably dynamic impact bodies, in particular rocks, is formed at least to a large extent by mutually engaging net elements, and a maximum overall extension of the safety net parallel to a main extension direction of the safety net is substantially greater in an exterior region of the safety net, which in particular includes at least one outermost row of net elements, than a minimum overall extension of the safety net parallel to the main extension direction in an interior region of the safety net which differs from the exterior region.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2018Publication date: October 1, 2020Inventor: Marcel SENNHAUSER
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Publication number: 20200308786Abstract: Connectors and systems for connecting multiple traffic barriers is provided. The connector includes a joint plate having a first side and a second side, at least one strengthening plate coupled to the first side, a left joint, coupled to the second side, including at least two protrusions being spaced apart from each other such that the left joint is configured to receive a complimentary joint, and a right joint, coupled to the second side, including at least two protrusions being spaced apart from each other such that the right joint is configured to receive a complimentary joint.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2020Publication date: October 1, 2020Inventor: Russell Hood
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Publication number: 20200308787Abstract: The present disclosure describes a groundwater management and redistribution system, the system comprising a groundwater source at a first elevation; an inlet line fluidly connecting the groundwater source to a central offsite management and redistribution plant; an outlet line fluidly connecting the management plant to a redistribution tank, wherein the redistribution tank is located at a second elevation; at least one monitoring unit at or adjacent to the redistribution tank and configured to detect and monitor a water table level at the second elevation, wherein the at least one monitoring unit is in communication with the plant and/or the redistribution tank; and a distribution line fluidly connecting the redistribution tank to a distribution area located at the second elevation. Methods of redistributing groundwater and/or treated wastewater to adjust water table levels are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2019Publication date: October 1, 2020Inventor: Edward GOODRICH
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Publication number: 20200308788Abstract: A method for regulating and controlling discharge flow of a dammed lake includes steps of: (S1) estimating a most dangerous discharge condition; (S2) based on the most dangerous discharge condition, calculating a structural internal force of the steel flexible net; (S3) based on the internal force of the steel flexible net, calculating an anti-slide embedded depth at two sides of the steel flexible net; (S4) based on the most dangerous discharge condition, manually excavating a channel; and (S5) based on the anti-slide embedded depth at the two sides of the steel flexible net, embedding the steel flexible net into a barrier dam. According to the present invention, the steel flexible net is laid on the upstream slope of the barrier dam, two sides of the steel flexible net is embedded into the slope body with gravels of the barrier dam, and cooperates with the channel for usage.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2020Publication date: October 1, 2020Inventors: Dongri Song, Xiaoqing Chen, Gongdan Zhou, Hao Jiang, Yitong Bai
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Publication number: 20200308789Abstract: Articles of manufacture, systems, and methods relating to a liquid containment panel are provided, where the liquid containment panel includes a body comprising a thermoplastic olefin. The body has a substantially horizontal portion and a substantially vertical portion and is configured to be freestanding with the substantially vertical portion in an upright position. One or more coupling features can be located along one or more edges of the body, where such coupling features can couple the liquid containment panel to another liquid containment panel to form a barrier or containment system.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2020Publication date: October 1, 2020Inventor: Jack Stover
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Publication number: 20200308790Abstract: The present disclosure provides for marine foundation modules to support erosion control structures for protection against coastal shoreline erosion. The module has a planar base having at least four connected wall sections, with each wall section having an upper tapered wall section extending outwardly from the planar base and a lower vertical wall section extending downwardly from the upper wall section. The at least four wall sections and the planar base define an inner cavity having an inner surface area, the inner surface area having a central planar inner surface extending outwardly to an inner tapered surface transitioning concavely to an inner lower vertical wall surface. The lower vertical wall sections are configured to embed into soil of a sea bed floor, for anchoring the module. The inner cavity encloses the soil, such that the soil exerts an upward force on the inner surface area of the module to enhance load bearing capacity of the module.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2019Publication date: October 1, 2020Applicant: RFI LLCInventors: Judson Anderson, Brad Augustine, Kent Burnaman
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Publication number: 20200308791Abstract: A method for strengthening soils comprising: a step of making in the soil (1) a hole (2) that has a main line of extension which is at least mainly vertical; 5 a driving step wherein a micro-pile (11) is driven into the soil (1) at the hole (2); and a step of filling the hole (2) with a solidifiable material or with a compactable solid granular material; wherein the step of making the hole (2) in the soil (1) comprises an inserting step wherein a punch (4) is inserted in the soil (1) by applying a pressure to the punch, the punch comprising a lower tip (5) insertable in the soil (1), a top portion (6) opposite to the lower tip (5), an axis of extension that extends between the top portion (6) and the lower tip (5) and a cross-section that increases along the axis of extension going away from the lower tip (5), and 5 wherein the step of inserting the punch (4) in the soil (1) also causes compression and compacting of the soil (1) surrounding the hole (2).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2018Publication date: October 1, 2020Inventor: RENATO CANTERI
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Publication number: 20200308792Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for compacting a soil, wherein: a) a ramming cycle is carried out several times on an impact area of the soil during which: a mass (16) is dropped on the impact area from a predetermined height (A); and after the impact of the mass (16) on the impact area, a point cloud is acquired using a laser scanner in order to obtain a radar image of at least the footprint (E) of the mass in the soil; b) at least one characteristic data of the soil compaction is determined from at least one of the radar images obtained at the end of the ramming cycles.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2018Publication date: October 1, 2020Inventors: Benoit QUANDALLE, Simon BUNIESKI
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Publication number: 20200308793Abstract: A structural pile sheet spur including a void creating section located in a fore part of the spur, a pile sheet interfacing section located in an aft part of the spur, and a fluid delivery passageway located in or adjacent to the pile sheet interfacing section.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2020Publication date: October 1, 2020Applicant: The Trout Group, Inc.Inventor: Steven M. Trout
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Publication number: 20200308794Abstract: A head for a column-type foundation is adjustable with respect to its foundation. A top member has a support member for mating with and securing a leg of a structure and a central aperture for receiving an anchor rod of the column-type foundation. A sidewall casing extends downwardly from the top member and at least three positioning members engage the foundation. A seal is located on an inside of the sidewall casing near a bottom of the sidewall casing. The head is filled with a settable material when connected to the foundation.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 26, 2020Publication date: October 1, 2020Inventor: Gaétan GENEST
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Publication number: 20200308795Abstract: An automated control system for a screw anchor driving and truss assembly machine. A positioning subsystem determines an orientation of a machine mast's driving axis relative to an intended drive axis and controls the mast to align with the intended drive axis. After a pair of adjacent screw anchors are drive, the controller orients the mast so that an alignment jig for supporting truss apex hardware is held relative to a predetermined point in space.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2020Publication date: October 1, 2020Inventors: Charles Almy, Tyrus Hudson, Jack West, Tim Woodward
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Publication number: 20200308796Abstract: A method for installation of a pile adapted to support an offshore wind turbine in which the piles are transported horizontally, positioned in a pile holder, rotated to a vertical orientation while being held by the pile holder, and subsequently lowered into the water while being held by the pile holder. The installation vessel is in a floating condition, and the pile holder is compensated for wave-induced motion of the vessel to maintain a predetermined X-Y location independent of the wave-induced motion of the vessel. A pile holding system, a pile holder, and a vessel comprising a pile holding system are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2017Publication date: October 1, 2020Applicant: ITREC B.V.Inventors: Terence Willem August VEHMEIJER, Stefan Cornells VAN RUYVEN, Joop ROODENBURG, Maarten Hugo HOOFTMAN
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Publication number: 20200308797Abstract: An apparatus for removable insertion into an excavated trench to protect a worker against collapse of the trench wall, which is often termed in industry as a trench shield or cage or box, comprises cross members interconnecting opposite sides of a protective peripheral wall that are in the form of rounded annuluses. Additional members are provided to interconnect adjacent pairs of annuli which are spaced one from the other in a height direction of the wall. This forms an interconnected internal frame of the apparatus which primarily provides compressive strength of the apparatus against collapsing of the trench wall instead of the protective wall so that the protective wall may be made to be lighter in terms of mass. Further, the protective peripheral wall forms a tube substantially fully enclosing a working area defined by the wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2019Publication date: October 1, 2020Inventor: Kirby W. Isaac
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Publication number: 20200308798Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a modular building for civil use, which comprises a wall panel (6), a floor panel (5), a vertical column, and a foundation block (1). A protrusion (11) is provided at a center of a bottom surface of the foundation block (1), and a recess (12) is provided at a center of a top surface of the foundation block (1). A protruding post matched with the recess (12) of the foundation block (1) is provided at a bottom part of the vertical column. An engagement structure for connecting with the wall panel (6) and/or the floor panel (5) is provided on the vertical columns.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2018Publication date: October 1, 2020Inventor: Piao Pang
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Publication number: 20200308799Abstract: A method for installing a pile, in particular a monopile for a wind turbine, in a soil, comprising the method steps: —driving the pile into the soil using a vibration device; and—compacting soil material surrounding a lateral surface of the pile.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2018Publication date: October 1, 2020Inventors: Volker HERWIG, Benjamin MATLOCK
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Publication number: 20200308800Abstract: A segmental wall block, soil reinforcing system, and method related thereto, wherein the wall block may be used for constructing retaining walls. In one embodiment, the segmental wall block may include: a front face; a rear face; a slot disposed along the rear face; a troughed top face; a bottom face; a first and second open core extending from the top face to the bottom face; a first side having a tongue; and an opposing second side having a groove, wherein the tongue is shaped to interlock with the groove. A soil system may include: a wall block component including a first configuration of interlocked segmented wall blocks as described, and a stabilizing component. A method of reinforcing soil may include the steps of: installing a leveling pad of concrete or gravel; and providing a soil stabilizing system.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2018Publication date: October 1, 2020Applicant: Tensar International CorporationInventors: Willie Liew, Andres F. Peralta, Kord J. Wissmann, Stephen A. Luptak, Aaron D. Smith
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Publication number: 20200308801Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2020Publication date: October 1, 2020Inventors: Joseph P. Hager, Timothy J. Berg, David A. Murray, Caleb A. Olson, Scott T. Hoffman, Jeffrey R. Frank
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Publication number: 20200308802Abstract: A quick-hitch for coupling a tool to an excavator arm or a similar tool manipulator includes two hitch halves that can be latched together, coupled to one another at a first pair of latching parts, and pivoted together, about the coupled first pair of latching parts, into a coupling position in which a second pair of latching parts of the hitch halves can be latched. Energy coupling parts are provided on and a coupling carrier is attached to each of the two hitch halves.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2019Publication date: October 1, 2020Inventor: Friedrich Thomas
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Publication number: 20200308803Abstract: In one aspect, a method for providing automatic weight monitoring and control during the performance of a material moving operation by a work vehicle includes receiving an input associated with a target weight for a material to be collected within the implement. Additionally, upon receipt of an indication that an implement of the vehicle has been pushed into a source of the material, the method includes automatically controlling an operation of loader arms of the vehicle to raise the implement relative to the source of the material. In addition, the method includes monitoring a weight of the material collected within the implement as the implement is being raised relative to the source of material, and notifying an operator of the work vehicle when it is determined that the monitored weight of the material is equal to the target weight or fails within a tolerance range associated with the target weight.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2019Publication date: October 1, 2020Inventors: ADITYA SINGH, NAVNEET GULATI, Duqiang Wu
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Publication number: 20200308804Abstract: A cast lip for an excavating bucket composed of a ferrous alloy having at least seven percent chromium by weight, 3%-6% nickel by weight, and ?0.12% carbon by weight, and a primarily martensitic structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2020Publication date: October 1, 2020Applicant: ESCO Group LLCInventors: Robin K. Churchill, Michael B. Roska, Ulf Daniel Widlund
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Publication number: 20200308805Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide apparatus and method for seabed resources collection. The apparatus comprises a main module and a plurality of seabed resources collecting devices releasably attached to the main module, wherein the main module and the plurality of collecting devices are configured to be launched from a surface vessel towards a seabed; the main module includes a control module which is configured to determine a mining path for each of the collecting devices based on characteristics of the seabed, control each of the collecting devices to collect seabed resources along the determined mining path and control transfer of the seabed resources collected by the collecting devices, wherein each collecting device is configured to be released from the main module after the apparatus is launched, and to collect seabed resources along the mining path determined by the main module after being released.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2020Publication date: October 1, 2020Applicant: KEPPEL MARINE & DEEPWATER TECHNOLOGY PTE LTD.Inventors: Anis HUSSAIN, Aziz MERCHANT
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Publication number: 20200308806Abstract: The invention relates to a trench cutting machine (10) for making a cut in a surface (13). The trench cutting machine comprises a frame (12) comprising at least one rear axle (15) and at least one front axle (17); at rotatable circular blade (20) mounted to the frame (12). The front axle (17) is vertically adjustable relative to the frame (12) between a first position where the circular blade (20) is lifted clear of the surface (13), and a second position where the circular blade (20) is arranged to extend downwards from the frame (12) to cut a predetermined distance into the surface (13). The frame (12) comprises an auxiliary front axle (19) located in front of the axis of rotation of the circular blade (20), wherein the auxiliary front axle (19) and the rear axle (15) are arranged to support the frame (12) on the surface (13) during a cutting operation and to maintain a selected depth of cut. The invention further relates to a shroud assembly and a debris guiding device for such a machine.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2020Publication date: October 1, 2020Inventor: Pierre Gustafsson
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Publication number: 20200308807Abstract: A construction machine is provided with a control device having an operating panel with operating elements, which can assume numerous switching states/positions, a control and monitoring unit for controlling machine components via control signals signalling the switching state/position of associated operating elements, and a display/signal unit interacting with the control and monitoring unit. The control device provides first and second signal transmission paths for transmitting a first control signal signalling the switching state/position of a first operating element and a second control signal signalling the switching state/position of a second operating element, respectively. The control signals are checked for the existence of a plausibility criterion. If the plausibility criterion is not met, signal transmission over one or the other signal transmission path is deactivated, wherein the functionality of the relevant component is checked.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2020Publication date: October 1, 2020Inventors: Andreas Vogt, Sebastian Winkels, Christian Berning, Tim Liesenfeld
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Publication number: 20200308808Abstract: To provide a hydraulic control circuit for a construction machine capable of shortening a time duration from the start of an engine until the pressure of a pump oil passage reaches a required pressure.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2018Publication date: October 1, 2020Applicant: Caterpillar SARLInventor: Hideki NAKAJIMA
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Publication number: 20200308809Abstract: A work vehicle control system includes an actual topography acquisition device, a storage device, and a controller. The actual topography acquisition device acquires actual topography information, which indicates an actual topography of a work target. The storage device stores design topography information, which indicates a final design topography that is a target topography of the work target. The controller acquires the actual topography information from the actual topography acquisition device, and the design topography information from the storage device. The controller determines an intermediate design topography positioned above the actual topography and below the final design topography. The controller generates a command signal to move the work implement based on the intermediate design topography. The intermediate design topography includes a plurality of intermediate design surfaces divided in the traveling direction of the work vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2017Publication date: October 1, 2020Inventors: Eiji ISHIBASHI, Akifumi INAMARU, Seiji NAGANO, Kenji YAMAMOTO, Kazuyuki KIRINO, Yasuhito YONEZAWA, Yosuke KOGAWA, Takahiro SHIMOJO
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Publication number: 20200308810Abstract: A system for monitoring wear of shank attachment members of an agricultural implement includes a shank extending between a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end configured to be pivotally coupled to a portion of the agricultural implement, a shank attachment member coupled to the distal end of the shank, a non-contact sensor positioned remote to the shank attachment member, the non-contact sensor configured to detect a parameter indicative of wear of the shank attachment member, and a controller communicatively coupled to the non-contact sensor. The controller is configured to determine a status of the wear of the shank attachment member based on sensor data received from the non-contact sensor while the shank attachment member is above ground.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2019Publication date: October 1, 2020Inventor: Joshua David Harmon
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Publication number: 20200308811Abstract: A system of modular boxes as shown and described can be interconnected directly to one another via connectors that are integrally molded with the sidewalls of the boxes. The connectors of the boxes may include fastener receiving apertures for receiving a stud-mounting fastener therethrough. The connectors are thin and flexible, such that insertion and forcible tightening of a fastener through the aperture will cause a compressive force to be exerted between the interconnected boxes to maintain their spatial relationship and to maintain their interconnection. A further feature of the modular boxes of the system are anti-rotation members and receivers that are integrally molded to the side walls of the boxes. The anti-rotation members and receivers interact with one another at the point of connection between the boxes to prevent the boxes from flexing, rotating, or otherwise moving with respect to one another post-installation.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2020Publication date: October 1, 2020Inventors: Kenneth Brown, Aaron Lorkowski
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Publication number: 20200308812Abstract: The invention relates to a single-lever, timed mixer tap comprising a push-button that makes it possible to control the passage of water between at least one water-supply inlet, in particular two inlets for hot water and cold water, respectively, and at least one outlet for the mixed water, a mixing block having a portion that is rotatably movable in relation to a stationary portion in order to vary the temperature of the mixed water, and a timer cartridge, characterised in that the mixing block and the timer cartridge are mounted separately from one another and the push-button is mounted translatably and rotatably movable, and in that at least one member for transmitting the movement of the push-button is provided, which is designed to transmit a translational movement to an actuator rod of the timer cartridge as well as a rotational movement to the movable portion of the mixing block.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2018Publication date: October 1, 2020Inventors: Stéphane CHAUVEAU, Laurent GRANSEIGNE, Grégory BACQUET
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Publication number: 20200308813Abstract: Disclosed is a friction ring including a body and a contact member. The body is configured to couple the friction ring to at least one of a faucet assembly or a faucet valve assembly. The contact member is disposed on the body. The contact member is configured to slidably engage with a valve stem of the faucet valve assembly. The contact member is further configured to press against the valve stem to increase a frictional force between the contact member and the valve stem over a full range of movement of the valve stem.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2019Publication date: October 1, 2020Inventors: Brad R. Hadfield, Perry D. Erickson, David E. Hansen
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Publication number: 20200308814Abstract: The present disclosure provides a switching structure with an electronic water discharge mode and a mechanical water discharge mode. The switching structure comprises an electronic valve, a mechanical valve, a control module for controlling the electronic valve, an operation handle for controlling the mechanical valve, and a switching member for switching between the electronic water discharge mode and the mechanical water discharge mode. The electronic valve and the mechanical valve are connected in series between a water outlet and a water inlet. The switching member outputs a mechanical water discharge mode signal or an electronic water discharge mode signal to the control module. When the switching member is in the electronic water discharge mode, the control module controls the electronic valve to open after receiving a water discharge command. When the switching member is in the mechanical water discharge mode, the control module controls the electronic valve to stay open.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2020Publication date: October 1, 2020Inventors: Huarong CHEN, Wenjing XIONG
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Publication number: 20200308815Abstract: The present disclosure discloses is an electronic water outlet terminal, comprising an electronic valve, a mechanical valve, a control module for controlling the electronic valve, and an operation handle for controlling the mechanical valve. The mechanical valve comprises a cold water inlet, a hot water inlet, and a water outlet. The electronic valve and the mechanical valve are connected in series. The control module sends a control signal to control the electronic valve to open after receiving a water discharge command. When the operation handle is in a closed position, the water outlet is in fluid connection with the cold water inlet. The electronic water outlet terminal of the present disclosure can still be used by a user when the operation handle is in the closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2020Publication date: October 1, 2020Inventors: Huarong CHEN, Wenjing XIONG
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Publication number: 20200308816Abstract: A flush toilet includes a toilet main body, a flush water tank device, and connection conduits for supplying, to a toilet main body, flush water supplied from a reservoir tank. The reservoir tank includes a large tank portion on a large volume side in the reservoir tank when the reservoir tank is divided into two at the left-right center and a small tank portion on a small volume side in the reservoir tank when the reservoir tank is divided into two at the left-right center. The upstream end of one connection conduit is connected to the large tank portion and, on the other hand, the downstream end of the other connection conduit is connected to the other side of the toilet main body divided into two at the left-right center.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2020Publication date: October 1, 2020Applicant: TOTO LTD.Inventors: Shu KASHIRAJIMA, Takahiro HARA, Masaki MORI, Yukari KAWAZU, Tsubasa ISHIBASHI, Hironori YAMASAKI
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Publication number: 20200308817Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for facilitating the installation of a toilet over a closet collar for a drain pipe. According to various embodiments, a toilet seal assembly is positioned between the toilet and the closet collar, providing a seal between the toilet and the flange of the closet collar. The toilet seal assembly may include a flexible rubber seal and a compressible foam seal ring. The flexible rubber seal may include an annular wall, an upper ring that extends radially inward from the annular wall, and a lower ring that extends radially outward from the annular wall. The compressible foam seal ring may be disposed on the lower ring of the flexible rubber seal.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2020Publication date: October 1, 2020Inventor: Michael J. Schuster
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Publication number: 20200308818Abstract: A drain floor, including a drain base, a drain body including a cavity, a drain cup, a supporting frame; and a reset member. The drain cup includes a cup body, a stem, and a base. The cup body includes a through hole, and two ends of the stem are connected to the cup body and the base, respectively. The cup body is disposed in the cavity and the base is disposed out of the cavity. The space between the drain body and the drain cup forms an annular channel, and the annular channel communicates with the through hole. The annular channel includes a water inlet and a water outlet. The reset member is connected to the drain cup and is movable with respect to the drain cup to open and close the water outlet. The supporting frame connects the drain body and the reset member.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2020Publication date: October 1, 2020Inventors: Wei CHEN, Hao CHEN
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Publication number: 20200308819Abstract: A regulating tank includes a tank member having an annular wall to receive wastewater. A circular pipe is connected to the tank member. A draining device drains the wastewater in the tank member to the circular pipe. A plurality of nozzles connected to the circular pipe to eject the wastewater in the circular pipe back to the tank member. When the wastewater is ejected by the nozzles, a temperature of the wastewater is reduced, and dissolved oxygen of the wastewater is increased.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2020Publication date: October 1, 2020Inventor: KUANG YUAN HSIEH
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Publication number: 20200308820Abstract: A gravitational separator for a drainage system includes a collection cavity within which drainwater is collected. The collection cavity includes an exit; and a baffle is strategically arranged within the collection cavity for isolating a boundary region of the cavity interior from the central region thereof and for directing the flow of drainwater which moves through the boundary region along a desired flow path. In addition, an outlet control structure is disposed over the mouth of the exit and includes a sidewall having an opening through which drainwater which enters the mouth of the exit must enter so that as the drainwater enters the sidewall opening and moves into the mouth of the exit opening, the direction of flow of the drainwater is altered through at least 90 degrees.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2020Publication date: October 1, 2020Applicant: AquaShield, Inc.Inventors: Stuart C. Ellis, Eric B. Rominger, J. Kelly Williamson
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Publication number: 20200308821Abstract: Supplemental support structure for a hot aisle/cold aisle forming apparatus having vertical supports and a grid of parallel and perpendicular rows of elongated grid members attached to and supported by the vertical supports is disclosed. The supplemental support structure may include vertical support caps attached to the hot aisle/cold aisle forming apparatus above the vertical supports and the grid of parallel and perpendicular rows of elongated grid members and a grid of elongated cross supports. Each of the elongated cross supports may be connected to and supported by at least two of the vertical support caps at an angle of other than 0°, 90°, 180°, and 270° with the parallel and perpendicular rows of elongated grid members.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2019Publication date: October 1, 2020Applicant: TATE ACCESS FLOORS, INC.Inventors: Rachel Elizabeth MORRISON, Daniel Brent KENNEDY
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Publication number: 20200308822Abstract: A floor plate assembly system for a top-down construction process includes an assembly pad formed around a vertical support core of the building. The assembly pad includes a top surface disposed at a ground level elevation of the building, and covers a footprint of the building. A plurality of tie-downs are attached to the assembly pad. A plurality of jack pedestals is positioned on the assembly pad, and are operable to support the floor plate, and raise and lower the floor plate relative to the assembly pad. Camber may be introduced into selective frame members by restraining the frame member to the tie-downs and extending a respective jack pedestal. The floor plates may be raised in their entirety to a work height with the jack pedestals to allow workers easy access to an underside of the plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2019Publication date: October 1, 2020Applicant: BIG TIME INVESTMENT, LLCInventors: Stephen T. Houston, Marisa V. Varga, Joseph Michael Benvenuto
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Publication number: 20200308823Abstract: A method of raising a framed structure. The method comprises the steps of: supporting a roof structure of the framed structure, cutting a stud of the framed structure at a desired level, leaving a bottom portion of the stud in place, removing a top portion of the stud, raising the roof structure of the framed structure, installing a flooring structure on the bottom portion of the stud, building a wall structure using a second stud supported by and secured to the flooring structure, lowering the roof structure onto the wall structure, and securing the roof structure to the wall structure. The method also allows for the leveling of the framed structure without modifications to the foundation. The method further allows for newly raised structures to have higher ceilings and modified floor plans without changes to the foundation.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2020Publication date: October 1, 2020Inventor: Raul S. Nieves
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Publication number: 20200308824Abstract: A set including a coupling element, a first building element, a first building panel and a second building panel, wherein the coupling element is configured for assembling the first building panel and the second building panel to the first building element, wherein the coupling element includes a primary coupling portion configured to cooperate with a first mechanical locking system of a first edge of the first building element to thereby lock the coupling element from displacement along a secondary axis and a perpendicular tertiary axis each being orthogonal the primary axis; wherein the coupling element includes a secondary coupling portion extending in a direction along the tertiary axis and configured to cooperate with a second mechanical locking system of the second building panels, wherein the second locking system is configured for locking the first and second panels by a folding displacement of the second panel about its second edge.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2019Publication date: October 1, 2020Applicant: Välinge Innovation ABInventors: Roger YLIKANGAS, Anders NILSSON, Karl QUIST
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Publication number: 20200308825Abstract: 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2020Publication date: October 1, 2020Inventors: Patrick E. Dean, Daniel J. Curry, J. Matthew Kempainen, Kong Cheng Moua, Michael Stonebruner, Daniel Sylvestre
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Publication number: 20200308826Abstract: An interconnect system for coupling first and second frame members includes female and male interconnect members. The female interconnect is secured to the first frame member and has defined therein a receptacle. The male interconnect member is secured to the second frame member and defines a protrusion configured for selective axial insertion into, and mating engagement with, the receptacle. The receptacle extends axially between a receptacle opening through which the protrusion is axially received and a receptacle rear wall at which the receptacle terminates. The protrusion terminates at a protrusion tip. The receptacle and protrusion are furthermore configured such that at least one of (a) the receptacle and the protrusion are complementarily keyed in order to prevent relative rotational displacement of the male and female interconnect members when they are in mutual mating engagement, and (b) the protrusion tip is magnetically attracted toward the receptacle rear wall.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2020Publication date: October 1, 2020Inventor: Eric Miller
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Publication number: 20200308827Abstract: Fastening system (1) for fastening an attachment (18) to a substrate (13) with an insulation layer (16), the fastening system (1) comprising an anchor bolt (2), with a first area (3) for anchoring in the substrate (13), a second area (4) to which the attachment (18) can be fastened, and a stop (5), a mounting tool (6) to form an opening in the insulation layer (16), and a sealing element (7) adapted to be disposed at the stop (5) after the mounting tool (6) has been removed and to seal the opening in the insulation layer (16) as well as a corresponding method.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2017Publication date: October 1, 2020Inventors: Frank Dratschmidt, Rene Achenbach, Wolfgang Schaefer
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Publication number: 20200308828Abstract: Fire resistant glazing units, processes for the manufacture of such fire resistant glazing units, the use of fire resistant glazing units in construction, and constructions comprising such glazing units. A fire resistant glazing unit may include two panes of glass which are arranged together with a seal to enclose a fire-resistant interlayer. The seal is adapted to breach in the event of a fire causing increased pressure between the panes, releasing pressure before it can build up and cause a pane to break in an unfavourable manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2019Publication date: October 1, 2020Inventors: Vincent CROOK, John HOLLAND
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Publication number: 20200308829Abstract: A fire resistant construction block that comprises a core comprising a polygonal shape including a front face, a rear face, a right face, a left face, a bottom face, and a top face. The fire resistant construction block further comprises a fire resistant coating surrounding at least a portion of the core and an optional intermediate layer disposed between the core and the fire resistant coating. The fire resistant construction block can comprise a plurality of channels, and the top face of the fire resistant construction block comprises a sloped surface. The fire resistant construction block can be configured to be disposed above a window of a building and the placement of the fire resistant construction block can enable an exterior wall of a building to comply with a National Fire Protection Agency Code 285 standard fire test method and/or other fire test standards.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2020Publication date: October 1, 2020Inventor: Garrick Hunsaker
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Publication number: 20200308830Abstract: Modular structures for creating functional spaces are disclosed herein. The modular structures can include partitions, such as walls, storefronts, and/or doors that can be easily assembled in a desired space and selectively paired together to create a desired floorplan suitable for the environment. The modular structures may also include plumbing assemblies to facilitate the install of toilets. These modular structures can be used together to create a suitable layout for a co-working space, an office environment, a school, a hospital, a laboratory, a factory, and various other indoor spaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2020Publication date: October 1, 2020Inventors: Brian Lee, Brian Anderson, Jared Friedman, Zach Downey
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Publication number: 20200308831Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a recessed mounting apparatus, a suspended ceiling and recessed mounting apparatus system, and a method of installing a recessed mounting apparatus. The recessed mounting apparatus includes a recessed mounting frame that forms a partially enclosed space with a lower perimeter defined by flanges configured to sit atop or otherwise connect with portions of a suspended ceiling frame. The recessed mounting apparatus includes or is attached to one or more attachment mechanisms from which equipment like temporary lighting, sound systems, and display projectors can be secured. To support the recessed mounting frame and attachment mechanism, one or more suspension support members are attached at a first end to the recessed mounting frame and at a second end to an overhead structural support.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2020Publication date: October 1, 2020Inventors: Brian Oliver Phillips, Richard Anthony Fling, II