Patents Issued in March 9, 2021
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Patent number: 10941531Abstract: A portable bollard for arresting motion of a vehicle includes a post, a base plate coupled to the post, a top plate coupled to the post and spaced apart from the base plate along a length of the post, and a tapered member extending from a surface of the top plate facing the base plate to the post. The tapered member tapers from a wider end at the surface of the top plate to a narrower end at the post. The top plate is rotationally offset from the base plate.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2019Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: DELTA SCIENTIFIC CORPORATIONInventors: Harry D. Dickinson, David G. Dickinson, James John Burnett
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Patent number: 10941532Abstract: A first work tool arm is rotatably attached to a frame or reference structure, a second work tool arm rotatably attached to the first work tool arm, and a work tool attached to an end of the second work tool arm. An actuator and a spring are each rotatably attached to the second work tool arm and configured such that separate movement of the first work tool arm relative to the frame or reference structure and movement of the second work tool arm and work tool relative to the first work tool arm are achieved with actuation of the actuator.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2017Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: CLARK EQUIPMENT COMPANYInventors: Michal Slaby, Vaclav J. Jelinek, Michael L. Vought
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Patent number: 10941533Abstract: A shovel assembly including: an elongated shaft, wherein the elongated shaft includes a length, a first proximal end, and a second distal end; a handle sub-assembly, wherein the handle sub-assembly is secured to or forms part of the first proximal end of the elongated shaft; a blade implement, wherein the blade implement is secured to or forms part of the second distal end of the elongated shaft; and a blade implement guide member associated with the blade implement, wherein the blade implement guide member enables the removal of snow from uneven surfaces without jarring the operator.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2017Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Inventor: Nicholas French
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Patent number: 10941534Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for compacting soil and granular materials. The soil compaction apparatuses include an arrangement of diametric expansion elements that, in their expanded state, form a larger compaction surface. In another embodiment, a compaction chamber can be provided with diametric restriction elements and a flow-through passage in the upper portion of the chamber exterior of a drive shaft. The diametric expansion or restriction elements can be fabricated from, for example, individual chains, cables, or wire rope, or a lattice of vertically and horizontally connected chains, cables, or wire rope. Embodiments of the soil compaction apparatus include, but are not limited to, closed-ended driving shafts, open-ended driving shafts, flow-through passages, no flow-through passages, removable rings for holding the diametric expansion/restriction elements, and any combinations thereof.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2019Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: Geopier Foundation Company, Inc.Inventors: David J. White, Kord J. Wissmann
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Patent number: 10941535Abstract: Stormwater runoff and erosion control devices include carpets or blankets, wattles, and compact drainage filters. A carpet or blanket is a sheet of mesh material having a border formed of a different material than the mesh material. Wattles and compact drainage filters include mesh material supported by a rigid frame. In preferred embodiments, the mesh material includes biochar or activated carbon. Blankets and carpets may be positioned above or suspended below drainage grates in a storm water runoff system, and held in place by magnets. Wattles may be placed on hillsides, or between concrete barriers and drainage grates. Compact drainage filters may be placed at the outlets of catchment basins.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2018Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Inventors: Juan Banuelos, Hugh Ballantine
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Patent number: 10941536Abstract: Wind turbine foundation (1) comprising an annular base plate (2) comprising a supporting surface (3) and defining a central hollow (4) by at least an inner lateral surface (6). The central hollow (4) further comprises a lower surface (5) arranged at a level lower than a level of the supporting surface (3). In particular, the central hollow (4) has a dimension (D), defined by the distance between at least an inner upper surface (10) and the lower surface (5), established such as to allocate additional equipment between both surfaces. A method of constructing said wind turbine foundation (1) is also described.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2017Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: ACCIONA WINDPOWER, S.A.Inventors: Aitor Garduno Estebanez, Jose Luis Aristegui Lantero, Teresa Arlaban Gabeiras, Jose Miguel Garcia Sayes, Miguel Nunez Polo
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Patent number: 10941537Abstract: A prefabricated former for an underground pump station comprises: a floor former; a plurality of vertical support elements; a side wall secured to and surrounding the plurality of vertical support elements, the side wall having an inner layer and an outer layer defining a cavity therebetween, and an opening at an upper end of the side wall in communication with the cavity for receiving concrete, the side wall extending both above and below the floor former for defining a space above the floor former and a space below the floor former, and an opening being provided between the cavity and the space below the floor former enabling concrete to flow through the cavity and into the space below the floor former; when set, the concrete forming a unitary wall and base.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2019Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: Dutypoint LimitedInventors: Timothy Olof Eagle, Robert James Freeman
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Patent number: 10941538Abstract: A new hammering system with electromagnetic power for dynamic pile testing. The basic working principle of the hammering system is as follows: when an internal coil is energized, a magnetic force is generated to attract tightly, via a magnetic conduction panel, an adaptive weight hammer disposed in contact with the surface of the panel; when the internal coil is de-energized, demagnetization occurs, and the weight hammer falls instantaneously to impact the pile top, thereby achieving the effects of a stable weight hammer and quick attraction and falling of the hammer. A clamping scale is arranged inside an adjustment section of a guide frame. A falling height of the weight hammer may be selected arbitrarily.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2018Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Inventors: Xiangping Wang, Quansheng Guo, Xing Ji, Yonggang Fu, Liang Han
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Patent number: 10941539Abstract: A system to stabilize a construction vehicle is disclosed having a frame and a pair of stabilizer legs with ground-engaging shoes at the ends of the legs. The stabilizer legs may pivotally connect to the frame on substantially opposing sides, so that the stabilizer legs pivot upwards to a stowed position and pivot downwards to a stabilizing position where the shoe engages the ground. The stabilizer legs may telescope between a retracted and extended position. The retracted position locates the shoe closer to the vehicle and the extended position further from the vehicle. A pair of hydraulic cylinders may be connected to the respective stabilizer legs to power the telescopic movement of the stabilizer legs between the retracted position and extended position. A controller may allow substantially lateral movement of the construction vehicle while the pair of stabilizer legs are engaged with the ground to support the construction vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2019Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Inventor: Joshua Colbert
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Patent number: 10941540Abstract: An adjustable operator console for machine control is disclosed. The operator console may include a mount with a mount bracket configured to be mounted to an operator station of a machine and a control mount configured to support a control unit. The control unit may be configured to control an operation of a component of the machine. The mount may include an armrest bracket configured to support an armrest, an armrest mount configured to support the armrest bracket, a first actuator control configured to permit an adjustment to a position of the armrest relative to the control mount, and a second actuator control configured to permit an adjustment to a position of the armrest and the control unit relative to the operator station of the machine.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2019Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.Inventors: Jon P. Wallgren, Andrew Gates, Jason Dare, Lalit S. Deshpande, Ian Tiggemann
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Patent number: 10941541Abstract: A cruise control system for work machines. The system comprises one or more levers for controlling the velocity of the work machine and one or more magnet assemblies. The magnet assemblies comprise means of overcoming the neutral bias of a control lever so that the velocity of the work machine may be maintained without manual input from the operator. The magnets may act directly upon a control lever or a surface adjacent a control lever. Additional controls may be employed to set a maximum cruising speed for the work machine when cruise control is engaged.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2019Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: The Charles Machine Works, Inc.Inventors: Brant D. Kukuk, Christopher Trimble
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Patent number: 10941542Abstract: A hydraulic system for recovering potential energy of a load implement of a mobile construction vehicle. The hydraulic system includes first and second actuators and control valving. The first and second actuators are configured to be coupled to the load implement for controlling raising and lowering of the load element. The control valving is operable between a first position at which, during a lowering of the load implement, the control valving directs hydraulic fluid from one of the first and second actuators to an accumulator to charge the accumulator, and a second position at which the control valving directs hydraulic fluid from the accumulator to one or more of the first and second actuators to power the one or more of the first and second actuators to raise the load element.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2020Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: Parker-Hannifin CorporationInventors: Nicholas N. White, James Howland, Hao Zhang, Blake Carl
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Patent number: 10941543Abstract: A work machine having a cab coupled to a frame, a steering system coupled to the frame, a controller configured to selectively articulate the steering system, a joystick assembly positioned in the cab and in communication with the controller, a steering wheel assembly positioned in the cab and configured to selectively articulate the steering system, and a steering wheel sensor coupled to the steering wheel assembly and in communication with the controller to identify movement of the steering wheel assembly. Wherein, the controller does not articulate the steering system responsive to movement of the joystick assembly when the steering wheel sensor identifies movement of the steering wheel.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2018Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: DEERE & COMPANYInventors: David J. Myers, Brian K. Kellogg, Aaron R. Kenkel, Adam J. Sobkowiak, Michael McCabe, Bryan J. Huttenlocher, Jason L. Mueller
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Patent number: 10941544Abstract: A warning system for a working machine including a movable load unit arrangement is disclosed. The warning system includes an illumination arrangement arranged to illuminate an area externally of the working machine and a load unit position prediction means arranged to determine a position of the load unit arrangement at a future point in time. The illumination arrangement is arranged to illuminate the area on the basis of the determined future position of the load unit arrangement.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2016Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: Volvo Construction Equipment ABInventor: Martin Frank
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Patent number: 10941545Abstract: A sensing assembly assembly for use with a fire hydrant having a stem includes a sensor in fluid communication with a water supply; at least one battery in electrical communication with the sensor; and an antenna in electrical communication with the sensor; wherein at least a portion of the sensing assembly is located within an interior cavity of the stem.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2019Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: Mueller International, LLCInventors: Timofey Sitnikov, Paul S. Gifford, Carlos Stephen Moreno
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Patent number: 10941546Abstract: A Mechanical Electrical Plumbing (MEP) tunnel is provided. The MEP tunnel includes a rear side, a first side, and a second side. The MEP tunnel is configured to be disposed in a wall frame. The MEP tunnel may also include a plurality of tubing used for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing utilities. The MEP tunnel is connected to the wall frame via two mechanical devices. The MEP tunnel can move up and down between a raised position and a lowered position in the wall frame via two tracks in the MEP tunnel and the two mechanical devices. The MEP tunnel remains in the raised position during shipping and lowered at the completion of installation.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2019Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: Katerra Inc.Inventors: Darrin Griechen, Robert Stanford
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Patent number: 10941547Abstract: A plumbing fixture assembly including a fluid flow detection system for monitoring fluid flow and flow characteristics through plumbing fixtures without contacting the fluid. The fluid flow detection system communicates collected data related to the plumbing fixtures to a water management system, which analyzes the data and provides information to a user through a portal and user interface. The fluid flow detection system also tracks users of the plumbing fixtures for compliance with a hand washing routine. The hand washing compliance data is communicated to the water management system as well.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2020Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: ZURN INDUSTRIES, LLCInventors: Arindam Chakraborty, Long Larry Le, Michael Pynn, Thushan Kapilajith Hemanchandra
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Patent number: 10941548Abstract: A fluid delivery apparatus includes a spout, an active sensor, and a passive sensor. The active sensor is configured to detect the presence of a user adjacent the spout when enabled. The passive sensor is configured to define a sensing field in an area near the spout and also to detect a presence of a user. A controller is coupled to the passive sensor and the active sensor. The controller is programmed to detect the presence of a user in the sensing field based on an output signal from the active sensor in response to detecting the presence of the user in the sensing field with the passive sensor, thereby reducing the amount of power used by the active sensor.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2019Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: Delta Faucet CompanyInventor: Joel D. Sawaski
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Patent number: 10941549Abstract: A sink unit arrangement for a galley provided for installation in a transport vehicle comprises a worktop and a drip tray, which is arranged in an installation opening provided in the worktop and comprises a first section and a second section. The second section has a depth which is greater than a depth of the first section and protrudes through the installation opening provided in the worktop into a free space adjacent to the installation opening.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2018Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: AIRBUS OPERATIONS GMBHInventors: Tobias Dahms, Peter Bielik, Roland Lange
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Patent number: 10941550Abstract: A toilet bowl pressure flushing system with shock wave flushing is a compact rigid unit made by a fixed connection of: a rigid body of a pressure module containing at least one gas hydraulic accumulator and one downstream flow tank connected by at least one connection opening; an overflow pipe; an automatic hydraulic valve module comprising a core, an inlet and outlet elements of the automatic hydraulic valve, where the inlet element of the automatic hydraulic valve is connected to the outlet of the flow tank and where the outlet element of the automatic hydraulic valve feeds into the overflow pipe. At the same time it comprises an inlet from the pressure water supply that feeds into the rigid body of the pressure module or into the automatic hydraulic valve module.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2016Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: SWISS AQUA TECHNOLOGIES AGInventors: Franti{hacek over (s)}ek Pancurák, Zuzana Pancuráková
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Patent number: 10941551Abstract: The invention relates to a drain valve (1) for a sanitary cistern, in particular a concealed cistern, having a valve housing (2) with a drain opening (4), the drain opening (4) being delimited by a valve seat (6), and a valve body (7), which rests in a sealing manner on the valve seat (6) in the closed state of the drain valve, the valve housing (2) having a housing chamber (11), arranged upstream of the valve seat (6) in the direction of flow, for receiving water.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2018Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: Viega Technology GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Johannes Arndt, Gerhard Rothstein, Heinz-Werner Wessel
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Patent number: 10941552Abstract: The present invention relates to a toilet flushing initiating, monitoring and management system initiated by the unlocking of a locking member on a door mounted in a stall typically found in a bathroom such as a public bathroom.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2019Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Inventor: Charles Dylan Grody
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Patent number: 10941553Abstract: A robotic cleaning apparatus for cleaning a dirty object includes a cleaning head and an articulated body. The articulated body is coupled to the cleaning head and mountable to the dirty object. The body has one or more actuators that collectively move the cleaning head into contact with surfaces of the dirty object. The one or more actuators, when activated, collectively rotate the cleaning head relative to the dirty object about first and second axes, and translate the cleaning head relative to the dirty object along an extension axis. A method of robotically cleaning a dirty object.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 2018Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: ALTAN ROBOTECH INC.Inventors: David D'Souza, Mina Bassalious, Zhenqiang Mi, Pritam Kumar Sarkar
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Patent number: 10941554Abstract: A nozzle assembly including a body having a top surface; a plurality of water inlets formed on the body and comprising first and second water inlets; a plurality of water outlets formed on the body and comprising first and second water outlets; and a solenoid valve. The first water inlet is in fluid communication with the first water outlet via a first water path, and the second water inlet is in fluid communication with the second water outlet via a second water path. The first water outlet and the second water outlet are concentrically arranged on the top surface, and the first water outlet and the second water outlet are configured to spray water in different patterns. The solenoid valve is configured to control an on and an off of a flow of water through each of the first water path and the second water path.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2019Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: SHANGHAI KOHLER ELECTRONICS, LTD.Inventor: Xiaobing Ge
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Patent number: 10941555Abstract: A robotic cleaning apparatus for cleaning a toilet includes a cleaning head, an articulated body, and a controller. The articulated body coupled to the cleaning head and mountable to the toilet. The body having one or more actuators that collectively move the cleaning head into contact with surfaces of the toilet bowl and toilet seat when the articulated body is mounted to the toilet. The controller communicatively coupled to the one or more actuators to send control signals that, when the articulated body is mounted to the toilet, direct the one or more actuators to move the cleaning head to a plurality of positions and determine an angular orientation of the toilet seat based at least in part on the plurality of positions. The cleaning head is in contact with the toilet seat or a rim of the toilet bowl in each of the positions.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2018Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: ALTAN ROBOTECH INC.Inventors: David D'Souza, Mina Bassalious, Zhenqiang Mi, Pritam Kumar Sarkar
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Patent number: 10941556Abstract: Waste transfer system for a toilet of a public transport vehicle that discharges into an on-board waste aerated storage tank, comprising a waste intermediate tank (1), means for generating negative or positive pressure inside said waste intermediate tank (1), and a discharge valve means (3,5,6,7) to regulate the flow through a first waste passage (8) between a toilet bowl (2) and said waste intermediate tank (1) and through a second waste passage (11) between said waste intermediate tank (1) and said waste storage tank, characterized in that said discharge valve means comprise a multi-port discharge valve (3) connectable to an inlet/outlet port (4) of the waste intermediate tank (1), said multi-port discharge valve (3) being configured to provide, in a first working position, direct communication between said toilet bowl (2) and said waste intermediate tank (1) when negative pressure is supplied inside said waste intermediate tank (1) and to provide, in a second working position, direct communication betweenType: GrantFiled: November 15, 2017Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Inventors: Lars Henrik Christensen, DÃdac Puebla Ribas
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Patent number: 10941557Abstract: A drain system for water quality. The drain system may include one or more baffles. The one or more baffles may be arcuate in shape. The one or more baffles may include one or more openings therethrough. The one or more baffles may be offset in elevation. The one or more baffles may include one or more flanges projecting therefrom. The one or more baffles may be implemented in a flow-through manhole application.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2020Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: S & M Precast, Inc.Inventor: Raymond L. Graf
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Patent number: 10941558Abstract: A dwelling assembly that has a continuous sidewall and an opening for a door and a window. A roof assembly is provided with first and second roofs that are spaced apart such that the outer roof acts as a heat shield for the inner roof to ensure the interior of the dwelling is a minimum temperature. In addition, ballast boxes are utilized in order to provide additional weight to the dwelling and a planting area in association with the dwelling assembly.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2018Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: SUKUP MANUFACTURING CO.Inventors: Brett A. Nelson, Eugene G. Sukup, Steven E. Sukup, Bradley A. Poppen, Charles E. Sukup
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Patent number: 10941559Abstract: A shelter system is shown and described. A hub for a shelter system is shown and described. A frame for a shelter system is shown and described. In one embodiment, the shelter system includes a frame, a cover and a hub. The frame may be collapsible. The cover is configured to fit with the frame. The hub may include a receiver slot, a receiver sleeve and an attachment projection. The result is a shelter system with reduced set up time, effort and requirements and improved strength and ease of use. The inventions may also be considered a shelter kit and/or a shelter and hub method.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2019Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: DLX Enterprises, LLCInventors: Jonathan Urhausen, Adam Barr, Donald Bierman, Matt Tiller
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Patent number: 10941560Abstract: A connector for a pipe and drape exhibit system enables the universal attachment of drape rods to the tops of support pipes using a coupler that mounts within the top of the pipes and extends upwardly to receive a connection hook carried by a drape rod within a taper slot such that the connection hook is received and retained behind a peripheral wall defining an open center of the connector.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2017Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Inventor: Philip DiTrolio
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Patent number: 10941561Abstract: The present application relates to a volumetric module constructed from a module chassis, an exterior wall attached to at least a portion of the module chassis, a floor assembly attached to at least a portion of the module chassis, and a façade adjustably attached to at least a portion of the module chassis. The volumetric module may be configured to interface with a separate accommodation module.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2018Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: RAD URBAN, LLCInventor: Randall Miller
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Patent number: 10941562Abstract: A fire resistant and water resistant expansion joint system comprises a compressed lamination of fire retardant infused open celled foam, one coat of an elastomeric waterproofing or water resistant material on the lamination, and another coat of an intumescent material on an opposing surface of the lamination, thereby providing fire resistance in one direction and water resistance in the opposite direction. The intumescent material may be further coated with a similar elastomeric material, thereby providing fire resistance in one direction and water resistance in both directions. In the alternative, the compressed lamination may comprise first and second opposing layers of intumescent material thereon each having a respective layer of elastomeric material to provide both water resistance and fire resistance in both directions.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2016Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: EMSEAL JOINT SYSTEMS LTD.Inventor: Bill Witherspoon
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Patent number: 10941563Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to systems for providing a durable water-resistant and fire-resistant foam-based seal in the joint between adjacent panels. A fire-resistant and water-resistant expansion joint seal is provided which includes one or more foam members and a plurality of intumescent members within the foam member or members to provide a spring recovery force and fire resistance.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2019Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: Schul International Co., LLCInventor: Steven R. Robinson
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Patent number: 10941564Abstract: Disclosed herein is a control tube bearing assembly comprising in one example a main body having an outer surface, a longitudinal axis, a radial axis; and an actuator sleeve radially exterior of the main body longitudinally repositionable thereto. The actuator sleeve in use is grasped by a user and repositioned relative to the main body so as to actuate tape dispensing, mastic dispensing, creasing components, and/or tape cutting components or a taper as desired.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2019Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Inventor: Donald Ray Burns
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Patent number: 10941565Abstract: The disclosed technology provides a module useful in constructing an energy efficient, durable building structure, the module including walls to form a vacuous, sealed chamber substantially void of structural elements, materials and gaseous molecules. One or more ribs are affixed to or formed integral with an exterior surface of the exterior wall of the module, extending the width of the module. The disclosed technology further provides a vacuum apparatus which may be incorporated in communication with the vacuous, sealed chamber, for creating and maintaining a vacuum within the module. A method of controlling heat transfer within a structure is also provided, utilizing the modules as herein disclosed, each module being coupled with a vacuum apparatus in communication with the vacuous, sealed chamber, for creating and maintaining a vacuum within the module.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2020Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Inventor: Don W Osborne
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Patent number: 10941566Abstract: Fireproofing device (1), in particular a fireproofing strip (1), with an elongate support (2), which is produced from a foam material, a non-woven fabric and/or a fibrous body and is provided with an impregnating agent. According to the invention this impregnating agent contains as components at least one liquid medium and a binder for binding solid components of the impregnating agent to the foam material and expandable graphite.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2017Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: TREMCO ILLBRUCK PRODUKTION GMBHInventors: Walter Geyer, Markus Komma, Michael Pronold
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Patent number: 10941567Abstract: A wall construction system including plurality of interlocking concrete blocks. The interlocking blocks include one or more stretcher blocks, corner blocks, and half blocks. The blocks include top and end shear lugs and bottom and end grooves. The bottom grooves accommodate the top shear lugs of blocks in a lower course of stacked blocks. Corner blocks provide a means for creating a corner and turning the direction of a course of blocks by 90 degrees. The interlocking features of the blocks enable dry-stacking in successive courses to construct a wall or multi-wall structure. When stacked end to end in successive rows, the top and end shear lugs of each interlocking block engage complimentary grooves in the underlying, overlying, and adjacent blocks thereby enabling the blocks to rapidly self-align vertically and lock together as they are stacked. The resulting dry-stacked structure exhibits a high lateral resistance to overpressures or transverse loads.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2019Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: E. DILLON & COMPANYInventors: Thomas Harmon Harris, Mike Miller, Mark J. Norden
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Patent number: 10941568Abstract: In accordance with one aspect, a wall construction system includes a plurality of blocks configured to interfit in multiple courses with aligned interior voids being defined by the blocks. At least one shim is disposed between two of the plurality of blocks, wherein each shim includes a main body having a curved surface including a portion having a non-constant radius of curvature. In addition, a cementitious material is disposed in the aligned interior voids.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2019Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: MAX-BLOCK DEVELOPMENT L.L.C.Inventor: Mark R. Weber
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Patent number: 10941569Abstract: A hanger and a ceiling suspension system incorporating the hanger, for suspending a suspension rail from a ceiling are provided, where the suspension rail is configured to support an object. The hanger includes a first suspension member and a second suspension member positioned adjacent to one another. The first and second suspension members each have an upper portion, a lower portion, and a coupling component situated between the upper and lower portions. The upper portions are configured to be releasably suspended from the ceiling. The lower portions are configured to releasably engage the suspension rail. The coupling components are engageable to form a hinge connection between the first and second suspension members. Separation of the upper portions from one another biases the lower portions towards one another to releasably engage the suspension rail between the suspension members.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2019Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Inventor: Andrew Cook
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Patent number: 10941570Abstract: Described herein is a ceiling panel assembly comprising a panel body having an inner surface defining an internal cavity having a first open end defined by a first side edge of the panel body, a first end cap comprising a face plate, an insertion portion extending from an inner surface of the face plate, and a concealment portion extending from the inner surface of the face plate; and the first end cap coupled to the panel body so that: (1) the insertion portion extends into the internal cavity; (2) the concealment portion wraps around at least a portion of the first edge and is adjacent an outer surface of the panel body; and (3) the end face plate encloses the first open end of the internal cavity, and the first end cap is coupled to the panel body by frictional fit.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2018Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: AWI Licensing LLCInventor: Nicholas J. Friez
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Patent number: 10941571Abstract: The set of modular timber hollow bricks with thermal insulation properties includes wooden hollow bricks, marked as A and B which have a box structure. Hollow brick A and corner hollow brick B include two boards connected by crossbars in such a way, that they form a peripheral socket on the inside for a connection with the connector. The corner hollow brick B also has a connector on the side surface of the board. Each hollow brick has a circumferential socket, the size of which corresponds to half the thickness of the connector. The corner hollow brick B has a notch on the lateral surface. The hollow brick A and corner hollow brick B have each an additional reinforcing bar inside. The socket is filled with sealing foam before assembly.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2019Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: CONSTRACT ECO DOMY sp. Z o.o.Inventor: Kacper Wasniewski
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Roof ridge or hip covering element and method for manufacturing a roof ridge or hip covering element
Patent number: 10941572Abstract: Disclosed herein is a roof ridge or hip covering element comprising a first and a second flat body and comprising a flexible sheet for joining together the first and second flat body.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2018Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: Daltile CorporationInventors: Rahul Patki, Raul Rodriguez, Claudio Caselli -
Patent number: 10941573Abstract: A method for preparing a roofing membrane in the form of a roll, comprising the steps of: providing a polymeric membrane; providing a fabric having a coating disposed thereon; attaching the polymeric membrane to the fabric to form a composite; and rolling the composite. Wherein the coating includes expandable graphite dispersed within a binder.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2019Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: Firestone Building Products Co., LLCInventors: Wensheng Zhou, Joseph Carr, Michael J. Hubbard
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Patent number: 10941574Abstract: The embodiments are apparatuses, systems and methods of water management and icicle prevention for solar carports, and are designed to catch drips between rows of, and water run-off from, the low side of inclined photovoltaic modules arranged to form the roof of the solar carport or canopy.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2019Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: DISTRIBUTED SOLAR DEVELOPMENT, LLCInventors: Benjamin Robert Jones, Alex James Norman
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Patent number: 10941575Abstract: A stair nosing for use on stairs with composite tread composed of a stair tread and a supplementary tread of e.g. LVT, which is an elongate profile member having a back facing for abutting a front surface of the composite tread, an opposing front facing and a profile tread surface and a first fixing to fix to the nose surface of the stair tread is able be fitted securely to a stair with a bull nose without the need to adapt or cut the bull nose. The stair nosing is capable of bending in order to fit to curved stairs thereby enabling supplementary tread or covering to be applied to a curved stair without squaring off or reforming curved stairs.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2018Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Inventor: John Raine
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Patent number: 10941576Abstract: Disclosed herein is a siding member for covering an exterior of a structure. The siding member comprises a siding panel having a nail hem and a rear face, wherein the rear face is generally shaped to provide a receptacle capable of retaining a liquid material. In addition, the siding member includes an extension located at an upper edge of the siding panel and a channel located at a lower edge of the siding panel. The channel is of a shape and size to receive the extension of an adjacent panel. A stiffening material is poured or sprayed into the receptacle generally filling the receptacle.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2019Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: PLY GEM INDUSTRIES, INC.Inventors: Jeremy Earl Warren, Danny R. Parks, Bryan Keith Beasley, Kaleb Hahn
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Patent number: 10941577Abstract: An anti-theft tile system includes a first tile having a female interlock mechanism, a second tile having a male interlock mechanism; and an anti-theft apparatus. The female interlock mechanism engages with the male interlock mechanism to form a point of connection to temporarily secure the first tile to the second tile. The anti-theft apparatus engages with the male and female interlock mechanisms at the point of connection to prevent separation of the first and second tiles.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2019Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: CH3 Solutions, LLCInventors: Ron Bennett, Warren Lusk, Josh Pressnell
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Patent number: 10941578Abstract: A set of subfloor panels including a joint configured to be glued is provided. The joint includes a tongue at a first edge of a first panel and a tongue groove at a second edge of a second panel. The tongue and the tongue groove are configured for positioning of the first panel relative to the second panel in a vertical direction, wherein a lower lip of the tongue groove extends beyond an upper lip of the tongue groove. An element protrudes from the lower lip and an underside of the first edge includes an element groove. The element and the element groove are configured for positioning of the first panel relative to the second panel in a horizontal direction. The lower lip includes a first impact surface, and the first edge includes a second impact surface. The first impact surface is configured to cooperate with the second impact surface.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2020Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: VALINGE INNOVATION ABInventor: Mats Nilsson
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Patent number: 10941579Abstract: A method may be provided for manufacturing a floor panel having a decorative upper side formed by a top layer. The top layer may have at least a decorative layer that includes a digital print and a transparent or translucent wear layer. The method may involve providing a film. The digital print may be provided on the film by jetting one or more inks from a set of inks onto the film using a digital inkjet printer. A primer or adhesion layer may be provided on the digital print or on the translucent or transparent wear layer. The film and the transparent or translucent wear layer may be laminated such that the digital print is in between the film and the transparent or translucent wear layer, and the primer or adhesion layer is between the digital print and the transparent or translucent wear layer. The primer or adhesion layer may be provided by applying the primer or an adhesion promoting substance with at least one roller or by using a print head.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2019Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: UNILIN BVInventor: Benjamin Clement
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Patent number: 10941580Abstract: A concrete forming system for reducing the time and labor required for the framing, pouring, and curing of concrete walls. The concrete forming system generally includes concrete forms including a first wall, a second wall opposing the first wall, and a pair of sidewalls. A cavity is formed between the walls; with an opening being fluidly connected to the cavity. A first vehicle is connected to the first wall and a second vehicle is connected to the second wall. Using the vehicles, the positioning and orientation of the walls may be adjusted. After the walls have been placed and oriented, the vehicles will hold the walls in place as concrete is poured into the cavity through the opening. The concrete is allowed to cure into a structure; after which the vehicles and walls may be moved to another location to repeat the process.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2020Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: TGR Construction, Inc.Inventors: Thomas G. Fisher, Gregory L. Schafer