Patents Issued in December 31, 2020
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Publication number: 20200408327Abstract: A subsurface valve including a valve body having an inlet, and outlet, and a valve portion. A plunger is shiftably mounted in the valve body to selectively fluidically connect the inlet and the outlet. A valve system is arranged in the valve portion. The valve system includes a fixed member comprising a magnet and a moveable member shiftably mounted in the valve body and mechanically connected to the plunger. A control system is operatively connected to the fixed member. The control system is operable to selectively adjust a magnetic flux of the magnet to shift the moveable member and the plunger.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2019Publication date: December 31, 2020Applicant: Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations LLCInventors: Zhi Yong He, Carlos Felipe Rivero, Marc Samuelson, Fernando Kirnbauer
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Publication number: 20200408328Abstract: Embodiments for an automatic fluid shut off device having a float disposed in a fluid catch basin attached to a first end of a flexible cable movable in an opposite direction of rising fluid in the catch basin; a second flexible cable end extending to a fluid supply base and terminating adjacent to a restrained spider assembly, the spider assembly configured to be rotationally displaceable upon a force by the second flexible cable end in response to a rising fluid in the catch basin; the spider assembly pivotably connected to a shut-off valve; and the shut off valve retained in an open position while the spider assembly is restrained, and under a rotational force to close the shut-off valve upon activation of the spider valve in response to the force by the second flexible cable end.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 1, 2020Publication date: December 31, 2020Inventors: Craig Schwarzbek, Robert Penfil, Sylvia Penfil, Howard Brown, Bruce Skolnik, Jeff Kaczperski, John Tenbusch, Christopher Roos
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Publication number: 20200408329Abstract: A fluid control device comprising including a body having an inlet, an outlet, and a fluid flow path between the inlet and the outlet, a seat, and a control element that is coupled to a stem. The control element and the stem are movable relative to a longitudinal axis and biased toward a closed position, in which the control element engages the seat. An actuator assembly is operatively coupled to the stem and includes a planetary gear transmission mechanism configured to receive a first rotational velocity and to deliver a second rotational velocity different than the first rotational velocity. A shaft has a first end coupled to the transmission mechanism and a second end coupled to valve stem. The second rotational velocity is transmitted to the valve stem to move the control element between the closed position and an open position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2020Publication date: December 31, 2020Inventors: Jian Yan, Yanwei Lei, Yanbo Shi, Jie Yuan
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Publication number: 20200408330Abstract: An open/closed display handle for rotating a spindle of an open/closed valve mechanism of a valve device includes a handle main body having a handle-side gear that rotates about an axis of the spindle, a rotary display body having an open/closed display portion that displays an open/closed valve state and a display body-side gear, and a rotary fixed body that pivotally supports planetary gears. The planetary gears, the handle-side gear, and the display body-side gear form a differential rotation mechanism, and a visual recognition restricting body that covers the rotary display body and has openings that open to allow a portion to be displayed of the open/closed display portion to be visually recognized from an outside and a transparent cover body that covers an entire outer side of the visual recognition restricting body and is translucent to allow visual recognition from an outer side form the handle main body.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2020Publication date: December 31, 2020Inventors: Masaru TAKEDA, Kazuyuki MIYATA
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Publication number: 20200408331Abstract: A coupler for a fluid transport system comprising a handle being continuous around the coupler, the coupler having a first end and a second end, the handle having a non-constant radius with respect to the central longitudinal axis of the coupler, the handle comprising a plurality of regions being proximal the first end of the coupler, and a plurality of regions being distal the first end of the coupler.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2020Publication date: December 31, 2020Applicant: Mann Teknik ABInventor: Gerhard Kopplin
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Publication number: 20200408332Abstract: In a polymeric microfluidic valve, an adhesion control surface with discrete micro- or nano-scale structured surfaces are separated by fluid filled voids at an interface between an elastomeric membrane seals against a substrate layer. The structured surfaces reduce adhesion between the membrane layer and the substrate layer and prevent permanent bonding, while at the same time providing a good balance of adhesion at the valve seat to provide a sealing engagement. Microstructured adhesion control surfaces on and around valve bodies permit opening the valve, by reducing contact surface area.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2019Publication date: December 31, 2020Applicant: National Research Council of CanadaInventors: Kebin LI, Keith MORTON, Teodor VERES
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Publication number: 20200408333Abstract: A J-Hook cable support contains a cable-receiving saddle having two ends, with a stem and a tip extending from each end of the saddle. The saddle and the area between the two ends of the saddle form a cable-receiving area. The cable support includes a wire retainer, which is capable of sliding through an opening in the tip of the cable support. By sliding the wire retainer through the slot, the end user may selectively open and close the cable-receiving area. The J-Hook cable support can be part of an assembly comprising one or a plurality of cable supports and a mounting member. The mounting member comprises a vertical member and a horizontal member. The cable supports are fastened to the vertical member. The horizontal member extends at an angle from a distal end of the vertical member and may be used to fasten the mounting member to a structural support.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2019Publication date: December 31, 2020Inventor: Dallas KELLERMAN
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Publication number: 20200408334Abstract: A method and apparatus for securing a bundle of wires to a surface via a clamp assembly is disclosed. The assembly includes a clamp, such as a P-clamp, that may be mounted to a support before installing a bundle of wires. The clamp includes first and second clamp members that cooperate to form an opening through which the wire bundle extends. The first and second clamp members may be engaged with and disengaged from one another without a tool. In some embodiments, the P-clamp includes a snap-in mechanism with a clip and a corresponding housing. In some embodiments, the clamp includes an inner cushion that allows the clamp to accommodate a range of wire bundle diameters.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2020Publication date: December 31, 2020Applicant: Amphenol CorporationInventors: Jeremi Proulx, Mathieu Desjardins, Dimitri Laflamme, Rachid Ouallou
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Publication number: 20200408335Abstract: Disclosed herein is a bracket mounting system for magnetically securing hardware to a surface of a structure. An apparatus utilizes a longitudinally extending panel member with an upper surface and a lower surface, oppositely disposed panel ends, first and second rail members and a longitudinally extending channel disposed between the rail members. The longitudinally extending channel having a first end and a second end as well as at least one magnetic pad mounted to each of the oppositely disposed panel ends. The bracket includes a clamp set with clamp members, each clamp member having an upper and a lower end, the upper end of each clamp secured to the upper end of an adjacent clamp member. The lower ends of the first and second clamp members are inserted into the channel and retained in position by the first and second rail members, wherein the clamp set secures to the panel member hardware extending through the clamp set.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2020Publication date: December 31, 2020Inventor: ERIC STECHMANN
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Publication number: 20200408336Abstract: A method for manufacturing a composite tube having at least one double-layered portion with an annular outer layer of a first alloy and an annular inner layer of a second alloy, comprising: —providing a base component (301) of the second alloy, having a central through-hole and an externally threaded section (302), —providing an outer component (401) of the first alloy, having an internally threaded section (402) configured to engage with the externally threaded section, —forming a tubular work piece by mounting the outer component around the base component such that the internally threaded section is in engagement with the externally threaded section, —hot working the work piece so that a metallic bond is formed between the threaded sections while the mechanical interlock is maintained, and so that the work piece is elongated and its outer diameter is reduced, thus forming a composite tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2017Publication date: December 31, 2020Applicant: SANDVIK INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ABInventors: Olle ERIKSSON, Henrik HÄLL
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Publication number: 20200408337Abstract: A nonmetallic flexible pipe and a manufacturing method thereof. The nonmetallic flexible pipe comprises, from the inside to the outside, an inner liner, a pressure bearing layer, an isolation layer, a tensile layer, a functional layer, and a protective layer, wherein two adjacent layers are non-rigidly bonded. The inner liner layer is made from a thermoplastic polymer. The pressure bearing layer is made from a fiber-reinforced resin-based composite material. The isolation layer is made from a thermoplastic polymer. The tensile layer is made from a resin-reinforced fiber material. At least one of an optical fiber, a cable, a tracing ribbon, a pipe for conveying a heat transfer medium, a pressure sensor, and a temperature sensor is provided in the functional layer. The protective layer is made from a thermoplastic polymer.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2019Publication date: December 31, 2020Applicants: CHINA MERCHANTS HEAVY INDUSTRY (JIANGSU) CO., LTD., China University of Petroleum-BeijingInventors: Lixin XU, Chuanbo CONG, Hui CAO, Xiaoyu MENG, Qinjing GUO, Qiong ZHOU
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Publication number: 20200408338Abstract: A pipe fitting having a first body and a second body that together at least partially define a fluid flow passage. The first body defines a first portion of the fluid flow passage that extends from a first end of the fluid flow passage to a first internal opening. The second body defines a second portion of the fluid flow passage that extends from a second internal opening to a second end of the fluid flow passage. The first body has a first interface surface that surrounds the first internal opening, the first interface surface having a plurality of anti-rotation grooves. The second body has a second interface surface that surrounds the second internal opening and engages with the first interface surface. The first internal opening is in fluid communication with the second internal opening. The second interface surface has a plurality of anti-rotation fingers that are each received by and engage with a corresponding one of the anti-rotation grooves.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2020Publication date: December 31, 2020Inventors: Jeffrey Vincent LITTLEFIELD, Qing Li, Filippo Martino
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Publication number: 20200408339Abstract: A clamp connector includes a first clamp ring component, wherein the first clamp ring component includes two end portions, where one end portion is provided with two stress structures, and a mounting space; a second clamp ring component, wherein the second clamp ring component includes additional two end portions, one end portion is provided with a fixing structure capable of being mounted in or dismounted from the mounting space, and the fixing structure fits with the two stress structures; and both the one end portion of the first clamp ring component and one end portion of the second clamp ring component are provided with mechanisms for locking. When the one end portion of the first clamp ring component and the one end portion of the second clamp ring component are tightly locked, the two stress structures and the fixing structure are in a squeezed and close fit state.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2019Publication date: December 31, 2020Applicant: WEIFANG 100TONG CASTING CO.,LTD.Inventors: Yan TAN, Yanjun WANG
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Publication number: 20200408340Abstract: An O-ring seal system for pipe flanges having a backing ring, an O-ring seal positioned within the backing ring, and a vacuum ring positioned within the O-ring seal. The backing ring and the vacuum ring form a rigid base against which mating flanges on pipes can be bolted together, thereby preventing bending of the mating flanges and permitting flange bolts to be torqued to their full tensile load limit without damage to the mating flanges. The O-ring seal system is constructed so that the O-ring seal is retained between the mating flanges without the need to position the O-ring seal in a groove in one of the mating flanges. Bending of the flanges is minimized since the flanges are clamped against the backing ring, minimizing stresses due to bending, thereby extending the service life of the flanges.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2020Publication date: December 31, 2020Inventor: William F. Britt
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Publication number: 20200408341Abstract: A pipe element coupler includes a plurality of coupling members, a gasket disposed in the coupling members and a fastening element. Each of the coupling members includes two engaging keys at two coupling end portions thereof each having an engaging surface that has varying radiuses of curvature. The fastening element is coupled at the coupling members, wherein the pipe element coupler is adapted for being preassembled on the two pipe elements to align the engaging keys with the corresponding grooves of the pipe elements. When the fastening element is operated to fasten the coupling members together, each of the engaging surfaces is deformed to change the varying radiuses of curvature, so as to substantially match a radius of curvature of the groove circumference at the bottom of the groove of the pipe element.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2020Publication date: December 31, 2020Inventors: Zhigang LU, Zhibing ZHAI
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Publication number: 20200408342Abstract: A connecting device for connecting two or more components to one another, includes an inlet section and an outlet section.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2019Publication date: December 31, 2020Inventors: Hayden TURNER, Evan TRAVERS, Ryan PELLETIER
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Publication number: 20200408343Abstract: According to various embodiments, a quick connector assembly includes a tube-shaped outer case having a hollow portion therein and an airtight holding member is provided inside the hollow portion and coupled to an outer surface of a coupling case so that the outer case and the coupling case inserted into the hollow portion maintain airtightness each other. A fixing member is detachably fitting-coupled to the outside of the outer case and configured to elastically press and fix the outer surface of the coupling case inserted into the hollow portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2020Publication date: December 31, 2020Applicant: HS R & A Co.,Ltd.Inventors: Jae Hyeok CHOI, Guk Hyun KIM, Seung Hoon SUNG, Min Jun KIM
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Publication number: 20200408344Abstract: A coupler assembly (60) for a sub-sea connector including a coupler (18) having an abutment (76) radially outwardly from the coupler body (64), and a radially inwardly extending groove (78) in the coupler body that is longitudinally spaced apart from the abutment. The abutment (76) is configured to engage the rear side of the plate when the coupler is inserted through a rearward opening in the plate. The groove (78) may be longitudinally spaced apart from the abutment such that, when the abutment is engaged with the rear of the plate, the groove is positioned forwardly of the front side of the plate sufficiently to allow a portion of a mounting ring (82) to be inserted into the groove with a portion of the mounting ring protruding radially outwardly from the body to engage an abutment surface at the front side of the plate, thereby restricting axial movement of the body relative to the plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2018Publication date: December 31, 2020Inventors: Leonard Nick, Jason Richard Koller
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Publication number: 20200408345Abstract: A condensate drain pipe apparatus for providing drainage for a condensate pump includes a main drain having a main top end, a main bottom end, and a main sidewall extending therebetween. A dishwasher drain has a main end coupled to the main sidewall of the main drain, a dishwasher end, and a dishwasher sidewall extending therebetween. The dishwasher drain is in fluid communication with the main drain. The dishwasher drain extends perpendicularly from the main drain and the dishwasher end is configured to be coupled to a dishwasher drainage tube. A condensate drain has a drain end coupled to the dishwasher sidewall of the dishwasher drain, a hose end, and a condensate sidewall extending therebetween. The condensate drain is in fluid communication with the dishwasher drain and the hose end is configured to be coupled to a condensate pump hose.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2019Publication date: December 31, 2020Inventor: John Tallman
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Publication number: 20200408346Abstract: A piping structure and a process, with which it is possible to form an opening in a pipe while preventing shavings produced from cutting from entering the pipe. A process for forming an opening in a pipe, including: a step of enclosing the pipe with a case divided in a circumferential direction R of the pipe; a skin formation step of cutting an outer surface of the pipe with a cutting tool arranged in the case, thereby forming a bottomed groove, which is formed as a skin, on the pipe; a suction step of sucking shavings produced from cutting, together with a gas in the case in order to remove the shavings; and breaking the skin to form the opening after performing the skin formation step and the suction step.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2019Publication date: December 31, 2020Inventor: Toshiyuki SATO
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Publication number: 20200408347Abstract: A nested gas charged cartridge for insertion in a cylinder to reduce pulsations in a fluid pumping system includes a first gas cartridge and a second gas cartridge, and optionally a third gas cartridge. Each of the first, second, and third gas cartridges independently and cumulatively reduce pulsations entering the cylinder. A diameter of the third gas cartridge is less than a diameter of the second gas cartridge, which both are less than a diameter of a first gas cartridge.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2020Publication date: December 31, 2020Inventor: John Thomas Rogers
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Publication number: 20200408348Abstract: An underground pipe repair device is for a joint between a service pipe and a branch pipe. The underground pipe repair device may include a T-shaped joint liner having a base portion extending laterally in the service pipe, and an arm portion extending vertically into the branch pipe, the base portion including a first base surface facing the service pipe, and a second base surface opposite the first base surface. The underground pipe repair device may include an annular body aligned with an opening for the branch pipe and coupled to the second base surface of the T-shaped joint liner. The annular body may have a physical characteristic to be detected by a robot device within the service pipe.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2020Publication date: December 31, 2020Inventors: Jerold L. Botts, Cleatous J. Simmons
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Publication number: 20200408349Abstract: A liner bridge for a lined pipeline has bores extending through a tubular wall and terminals fitted in the bores, each terminal being exposed to an inward side of the wall for conducting electricity to an electrofusion element. A sealing interface between each terminal and its surrounding bore has one or more projecting formations of the terminal and at least one complementary formation of the bore engaged with the or each of the projecting formations. The interface can also include a sealing mass in the bore.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2019Publication date: December 31, 2020Inventors: Christopher Bruce, Chris Woods, Andrew Cupples, Ross McSkimming
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Publication number: 20200408350Abstract: A protective guard for a medical tubing connector includes a ring, at least one flexible member attached at a first end to the ring and having a second end, and a base attached to the second end of the at least one flexible member. The ring is configured to fit over a first connection member of the medical tubing connector, while the base is configured to fit over a second connection member of the medical tubing connector. When coupled with the medical tubing connector, the protective guard helps prevent a user from touching the medical tubing connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2020Publication date: December 31, 2020Inventor: Juan Nepomuc Walterspiel
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Publication number: 20200408351Abstract: A vacuum adiabatic body includes a heat exchange pipeline and a sealing plug. The heat exchange pipeline includes at least two pipelines which pass through a first plate and a second plate to allow a refrigerant to move between inner and outer spaces. The sealing plug allows the heat exchange pipeline to pass through a first point of the first plate and a second point of the second plate without contacting a third space.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2019Publication date: December 31, 2020Inventors: Wonyeong JUNG, Deokhyun YOUN, Jangseok LEE
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Publication number: 20200408352Abstract: A vacuum adiabatic body includes a first plate configured to define at least a portion of a wall for a first space, a second plate configured to define at least a portion of a wall for a second space, a third space between the first and second plate that is a vacuum space, and a support configured to maintain the third space. The support includes at least two bars configured to support the first plate and the second plate, and each of the bars is made of poly phenylene sulfide (PPS) containing glass fiber.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2019Publication date: December 31, 2020Inventors: Minsu RYU, Jaehyun BAE, Deokhyun YOUN
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Publication number: 20200408353Abstract: A mounting system capable of mounting objects to support structures. The mounting system includes a wall mount including a display bracket configured to hold the object, a fixed support bracket coupleable to a vertical support structure, and a linkage assembly. The linkage assembly has a low-profile stowed configuration in which the object is held in a raised position close to the support structure. Tilt adjustment mechanisms are used to adjust the tilt of the display bracket.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2020Publication date: December 31, 2020Inventor: Kurt William Massey
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Publication number: 20200408354Abstract: A support device for a tire sealant inflator contains: a C-shaped rib on which two spaced plates are engaged when inflating and supplying sealant into a broken tire, and the tire sealant inflator and the support device are connected so as to exert the tire sealant inflator stably. The support device further contains a base, and the base includes a C-shaped holder formed thereon, an opening defined on a side of the C-shaped holder, and the C-shaped rib extending inward from a top of the C-shaped holder.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2020Publication date: December 31, 2020Inventors: Wen-San CHOU, Cheng-Hsien CHOU
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Publication number: 20200408355Abstract: A load-stabilizing apparatus includes a load-connecting member configured to carry a load, a parallelogram mechanism connected to the load-connecting member, and a stabilizing motor drivingly connected to the parallelogram mechanism. The stabilizing motor is configured to drive the parallelogram mechanism to deform, such that the parallelogram mechanism drives the load-connecting member to move.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2020Publication date: December 31, 2020Inventors: Fangming YE, Peng BIN, Peng WANG
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Publication number: 20200408356Abstract: Tripod Holder is a device that consists of two supports that are secured to a chest (or footlocker): Support #1 has a fixed T-nut that utilizes the tripod's own bolt (usually ?? that secures the tripod's base to scope mount) and secures the tripod's base to Support #1. The three legs extend out and rest on multiple contact points on Support #2. Support #1 at 10° angle (or so adjusted) allows the legs to rest on Support #2's at the highest level in the chest maximizing space for the scope and other scope parts. When the legs are strapped to the chest's back or bottom and thus also against the contact points of Support #2, the tripod legs are secured for travel and prevent the legs from disturbing scope and other scope parts and paraphernalia inside the chest.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2020Publication date: December 31, 2020Inventor: Michael Glenn Maness
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Publication number: 20200408357Abstract: A frame mountable bracket assembly for hanging and rotating a mirror ball includes a cantilever, which comprises a first element that is coupled to and extends perpendicularly from an upper end of a second element. A pair of couplers is coupled singly to the cantilever proximate to the upper end and a lower end of the second element. The pair of couplers is configured to removably couple the cantilever to a frame, such as a portable truss utilized by a disc jockey. A rotator is coupled to the first element distal from the second element. A fastener that is coupled to the rotator is configured to removably couple to an object, such as a mirror ball, so that the rotator is positioned to selectively rotate the object.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2019Publication date: December 31, 2020Inventor: Sean Duffy
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Publication number: 20200408358Abstract: A method for controlling a gimbal includes detecting a motion of the gimbal, determining whether a received control signal indicates that the motion of the gimbal corresponds to a user-intended motion, controlling the gimbal to move along a moving direction of the motion in response to determining that the received control signal indicates the motion of the gimbal corresponds to the user-intended motion, and controlling the gimbal to move along an opposite direction to the moving direction of the motion in response to determining that the received control signal does not indicate the motion of the gimbal corresponds to the user-intended motion.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2020Publication date: December 31, 2020Inventor: Mingyu WANG
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Publication number: 20200408359Abstract: A multistable compliant mechanism is formed by connecting sequentially multiple basic units front to end to form a closed annular structure. Each basic unit includes two flexible hinges perpendicular to each other on different planes and two rigid connection parts for connecting the flexible hinges. The two flexible hinges are connected by a rigid connection part, and one of the flexible hinges is connected to a flexible hinge of an adjacent basic unit through the other rigid connection part. Lengths of two rigid connection parts in a same basic unit are equal, but lengths of rigid connection parts of different basic units are not necessarily equal. The multistable compliant mechanism features the continuous rotation and multi-steady state of a tri-compliant mechanism. The multistable compliant mechanism also features variable mechanism topology, an adjustable unit number, easy implementation, and promotion. A method for steady state analysis of the multistable compliant mechanism is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2018Publication date: December 31, 2020Inventors: Xianmin Zhang, Hongchuan Zhang, Benliang Zhu
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Publication number: 20200408360Abstract: In a high pressure gas container including a liner, a reinforcement layer, bosses (caps), and openings (vent holes), the reinforcement layer includes an inner side reinforcement layer that surrounds the liner, and an outer side reinforcement layer that surrounds the inner side reinforcement layer, gas guide passages that guide, to the openings (vent holes), a gas leaking from the liner are formed in the inner side reinforcement layer, and the gas guide passages are voids formed between sections of a reinforcing member by arranging alongside one another and stacking the sections of the reinforcing member along the liner.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2020Publication date: December 31, 2020Inventors: Satoru KAWASE, Naoki OGIWARA
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Publication number: 20200408361Abstract: Embodiments of disclosure generally relate to corrosion sensors for storage tank applications, using corrosion responsive members and sensors to monitor corrosion in storage tanks, and methods for monitoring corrosion in a storage tank using the corrosion sensors. In one embodiment, a corrosion sensor for a storage tank comprises one or more sensors located on a non-process side of the storage tank and one or more corrosion responsive members located internal to the one or more sensors. The one or more sensors are configured to monitor a change in one or more physical properties of the one or more corrosion responsive members. Data from the corrosion sensor may be monitored locally or transmitted over a network and monitored remotely.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2020Publication date: December 31, 2020Inventor: Paul A. COHEN
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Publication number: 20200408362Abstract: A fluid injector for connecting a connection port of a container or tank includes a housing and a transmission mechanism disposed in the housing. The housing has a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet surrounded by an annular wall. A control valve is provided in the housing for opening and closing the fluid inlet. One end of the transmission mechanism is connected to the control valve, and another end of the transmission mechanism is connected to a movable post passing through the annular wall. When the control valve opens or closes the fluid inlet, the transmission mechanism is driven by the control valve, and the movable post extends out of the annular wall to be engaged with the connection port or retracts into the annular wall, thereby determining the connection state of the fluid injector and the connection port and ensuring that the movable post is exactly controlled.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2019Publication date: December 31, 2020Inventor: I CHUAN HUANG
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Publication number: 20200408363Abstract: A smart LED lighting apparatus with communication capabilities. The lighting apparatus includes a main body, a bulb body, a head body, a LED module for emitting light, and a communication module for providing wireless communication. The bulb body is connected to a first end of the main body. The head body is connected to a second end of the main body and configured to be connected to an electrical socket for receiving power. The lighting apparatus further includes a composite printed circuit board having a first sub-board and a second sub-board physically coupled to the first sub-board. The communication module is located on the first sub-board and the light LED module is located on the second sub-board.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2020Publication date: December 31, 2020Inventors: Liangliang Cao, Wei Liu, Feihua He, Fengyu Yan
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Publication number: 20200408364Abstract: A light emitting device includes a first metal plate, a second metal plate, and light emitting elements between the metal plates. The device further includes a wavelength conversion member excited by a first light from the light emitting elements to emit a second light having a wavelength different from the first light, a bulb including a base, a first lead connected to the first metal plate, and a second lead connected to the second metal plate. The base of the bulb includes terminals connected to respective leads. The conversion member covers the light emitting elements entirely, opposite surfaces of the first metal plate partially, and opposite surfaces of the second metal plate partially. The first lead is connected to a portion of the first metal plate exposed from the conversion member, and the second lead is connected to a portion of the second metal plate exposed from the conversion member.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2020Publication date: December 31, 2020Applicant: NICHIA CORPORATIONInventors: Yuichiro TANDA, Toshio MATSUSHITA
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Publication number: 20200408365Abstract: A dimmable light-emitting device, comprises a LED light source; a base assembly configured to fit a light-bulb socket, the base assembly comprising a hollow portion; a LED control circuit for dimming the LED light source, the LED control circuit entirely housed within the hollow portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2019Publication date: December 31, 2020Applicant: Broseley LimitedInventor: Kevin Bayes
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Publication number: 20200408366Abstract: An LED lighting tube including a heat-dissipating tubular envelope having an LED assembly directly affixed to an inner surface of the heat-dissipating tubular envelope. A method of making an LED lighting tube by providing a heat-dissipating tubular envelope and affixing an LED assembly directly to an inner surface of the heat-dissipating tubular envelope with an adhesive layer. A method of providing heat-dissipation without a heat sink in an LED lighting tube by providing a heat-dissipating tubular envelope, affixing an LED assembly directly to an inner surface of the heat-dissipating tubular envelope with an adhesive layer, and dissipating heat through the heat-dissipating tubular envelope.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2020Publication date: December 31, 2020Applicant: Argo Import-Export Ltd.Inventor: Zhang YINGCHUN
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Publication number: 20200408367Abstract: Inter-alia, a method for manufacturing a three-dimensional light emitting appliance is disclosed, said method comprising: providing a first data model of a three-dimensional area; arranging a plurality of spots for light emitting devices on the three-dimensional area of the first data model, wherein the plurality of spots is substantially evenly distributed over at least a part of the three-dimensional area; transforming the first data model of the three-dimensional area comprising the spots into a substantially two-dimensional and flat second data model, wherein the position of the spots on the second data model is derived; manufacturing a printed circuit board in accordance with the second data model and arranging pads of the printed circuit board on the spots of the second data model; equipping the pads of the printed circuit board with light emitting devices; and bringing the printed circuit board into the shape of the three-dimensional area.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2020Publication date: December 31, 2020Inventor: Barbara Muelders
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Publication number: 20200408368Abstract: A light fixture with a troffer design. The light fixture includes a housing, LED assembly, and lens assembly. An inner lens can be positioned over the LED assembly to control the distribution of light. A reflector can be positioned over the LED assembly instead of the inner lens to control the light.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2020Publication date: December 31, 2020Inventors: Jin Hong Lim, Mark Boomgaarden, Randall Levy Bernard, Kurt Wilcox, Curt Progl
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Publication number: 20200408369Abstract: Side light LED troffer tube. In an aspect, a side light LED tube is provided that includes a tube having at least one light receiving portion configured to receive light and gradient optics formed on the tube. The gradient optics providing a transparency gradient configured to distribute the light to achieve a selected emitted light intensity variation across a selected surface of the tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2020Publication date: December 31, 2020Inventor: Todd Farmer
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Publication number: 20200408370Abstract: Various aspects of a light emitting apparatus include a substrate having at least one angled portion. Some aspects of the light emitting apparatus include at least one light emitting device arranged on the substrate. Some aspects of the light emitting apparatus include a plurality of conductors arranged on the substrate. In some aspects of the light emitting apparatus, the conductors are electrically coupled to the at least one light emitting device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2020Publication date: December 31, 2020Inventor: Vladimir ODNOBLYUDOV
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Publication number: 20200408371Abstract: A modular vapor-tight light fixture is provided herein which generally includes first and second vapor-tight light modules, and a coupling for connecting the first and second vapor-tight light modules. Each of the vapor-tight light modules includes: a channel housing; a lens secured to the channel housing; a plurality of solid state light generating elements; and, first and second end caps. Each of the channel housings includes first and second rails which each define a mounting channel. The coupling includes mounting strip portions configured such that, with the first and second vapor-tight light modules being adjacent, the mounting strip portions are simultaneously received in the mounting channels of both the first and second vapor-tight light modules. Advantageously, with the subject invention, fully enclosed vapor-tight light modules may be provided at shorter lengths which are connected by the coupling to provide a fixture comparable in length to prior-art vapor-tight light fixtures.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2020Publication date: December 31, 2020Inventors: Ramesh Raghavan, Jun Xiang
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Publication number: 20200408372Abstract: In one aspect, a light fixture assembly configured for exterior lighting includes a light fixture. The light fixture includes an LED light source configured for exterior lighting, a driver configured to power the light source and a first electrical connector coupled to the driver. The light fixture also includes a housing to house the LED light source and the driver, where the housing includes an elongated extension on which the first electrical connector resides. The light fixture assembly also includes a neck cuff that fits securely to a light pole. The neck cuff includes a second electrical connector inside that is connected to a power source in the light pole. The extension of the light fixture is configured to be inserted into the neck cuff such that the first electrical connector of the light fixture removably connects to the second electrical connector of the neck cuff.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2020Publication date: December 31, 2020Inventor: George Erik McMillan
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Publication number: 20200408373Abstract: An improved elevated structure-mounted lighting system is disclosed. The lighting system may be used on drilling rigs, or with other applications, including for drilling, production, refineries, frac sites, construction, and other industrial applications that may use tower/mast type equipment. The improved elevated structure-mounted lighting system may accommodate any style or design of crown section or the derrick of a drilling rig and may be mounted on a pole or independent mount system.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2020Publication date: December 31, 2020Applicant: C&M OILFIELD RENTALS, LLCInventors: JOSHUA C. ALLISON, JOSH HAALAND, JESSICA IVANOFF
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Publication number: 20200408374Abstract: An emergency lighting device includes a housing, a light emitter positioned in the housing, a control circuit positioned in the housing and operatively connected to the light emitter, an indicator light positioned in the housing, and a fault indicator circuit positioned in the housing and operatively connected to the indicator light. The fault indicator circuit is configured to monitor the light emitter, analyze activation of the light emitter, and activate the indicator light based on the analysis of the activation of the light emitter.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2020Publication date: December 31, 2020Inventors: Allen George Cyr, Jonathan Erik Bowers, Steven Dominic Fernandes, Robert Papstein
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Publication number: 20200408375Abstract: A vehicle lamp having a light assembly and reflector assembly is provided. The light assembly has a light emitting diode (LED) mounted on a substrate to emit first and second solid angles. A reflective recycling surface is mounted on the substrate adjacent to the LED. The reflector assembly has a first reflector having a macro-focal reflective surface extending at the first solid angle relative to the LED and defines an output light pattern along an output optical axis. A second reflector has an ellipsoid reflective surface extending at the second solid angle relative to the LED and has a first focal point oriented at the LED and a second focal point oriented at the recycling surface. The second reflector reflects light emitted from the LED in the second solid angle back to the recycling surface. The recycling surface reflects light from the second reflector to be incident the first reflector.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2020Publication date: December 31, 2020Applicant: North American Lighting, Inc.Inventor: John-Michael JUNEAU
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Publication number: 20200408376Abstract: A method for the production of a lighting device for a motor vehicle, including a transparent tube which surrounds an optical fiber connectable to a light source is positioned on a holder in such a way that the tube comes in contact with the holder in at least one area, wherein the contact area between the tube and the holder is subjected to laser radiation so that the tube is welded to the holder by means of a welding process.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2020Publication date: December 31, 2020Applicant: HELLA GMBH & CO. KGAAInventors: Matthias HAHN, Ulrich TEMME, Christian WIECK