Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a paper buffer tray for packaging and a buffer tray manufactured thereby, wherein a plurality of papers are laminated and processed such that some papers are cut in a length direction, wrinkles or the like are formed in the other papers, and press-molding is performed using a mold, thereby providing an eco-friendly buffer tray and overcoming a disadvantage in that it is difficult to mold a buffer tray by using an existing paper. The method for manufacturing the paper buffer tray for packaging includes: a raw material preparing step of preparing a raw material for manufacturing a buffer tray in which a plurality of papers are laminated; a molding preparing step of preparing at least one mold corresponding to a shape and size of a product to be packaged; and a molding step of press-molding the raw material by using the at least one mold.

Abstract: A tamping assembly (1) for a track tamping machine is proposed comprising tamping tool pairs (3), which are arranged on a girder (7) guided vertically adjustable in a tamping assembly frame and are formed as swing arms, and the lower tamping pick ends (10) of which intended for plunging into a ballast bed (4) are drivable using an oscillation drive and are hydraulically closable toward one another, wherein a hydraulic cylinder (11) and possibly a distance sensor (7) for determining the hydraulic cylinder position are associated with each of the tamping tools (3) of a tamping tool pair, and the hydraulic cylinders (11) form both the linear closing drive and also the oscillation drive of the tamping tools (3), and wherein electrohydraulic valves (25) are provided for actuation of the hydraulic cylinders (11), which comprise a mechanical hydraulic cylinder actuation valve part (12) and an associated valve electronic unit (13).

Abstract: Apparatus and method for screeding/rodding concrete (and method of manufacture of the same), comprising: a rigid base member configured to comprise a tight tolerance of levelness along its length, and a mounting structure for securely attaching a working layer; attachment of a preferably fiberglass working layer comprising a durable material deposited on the rigid base member and capable of being finished to a smooth surface suitable for advantageous direct contact with poured wet concrete.

Abstract: Method and apparatus including a scoop having an elongated frame with handle at the top for manipulating the the bottom of the scoop along the ground at the location of excrement to be scooped. The frame includes a bifurcated double pole section to which a disposable bag may be attached. The bag has an opening which faces the front of a rotatable paddle located at the end of the single pole part of the frame. The rotatable paddle is operated via a switch located adjacent the top handle. A shield is positioned about the paddle to prevent excrement being directed rearwardly of the frame. The rotatable paddle includes at least one but preferably two and more preferably three paddles which are spaced about a central axle which itself extends perpendicular to the single pole part of the frame.

Abstract: An adjustable shovel apparatus and method is disclosed which includes a frame assembly and a shovel assembly adjustable in relation to the frame assembly. The shovel assembly is in slidable communication with the frame assembly and can be repositioned in multiple configurations in relation to the frame assembly to allow a user to clear snow or debris of varying heights to be a surface without the need to lift and throw it.

Abstract: An improved scraping edge for use on a plow blade employing at least one resilient scraping edge section for contact with a surface to be plowed and mounting holes to attach the scraping edge section to the plow blade.

Abstract: Various aspects include devices, systems, and methods for securing an anchoring element to a seafloor. The methods may use a subsea anchorage installation system that may include a subsea grout supply assembly. The subsea grout supply assembly may include a variable volume grout storage chamber, a paddle, and a subsea grout pump. The variable volume grout storage chamber may be configured to transport dry grout to a seafloor. The variable volume grout storage chamber may include a water injection port configured to receive water for mixing with the dry grout on the seafloor. The variable volume grout storage chamber may also be configured to expand from a collapsed configuration as water is injected.

Abstract: A basalt fiber anchoring system with accurate sectioned grouting includes: a plurality of first base plates arranged in an anchoring borehole, where every two first base plates are arranged at an upper end and a lower end of a section to be grouted respectively; a plurality of basalt fiber reinforced plastics (BFRP) penetrating the plurality of first base plates; and a grouting device including a valve pipe and a grouting core pipe, where the valve pipe penetrates all the first base plates, a plurality of grouting ports are defined in a pipe wall of the valve pipe, each of the plurality of grouting ports is covered with an elastic sheath, the grouting core pipe is sleeved with two grout stop sealing plugs at intervals, a plurality of grout outlets are provided between the two grout stop sealing plugs.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a retaining wall system including a retaining wall having with at least one retaining wall rebar extending along a vertical direction, the at least one retaining wall rebar includes an end formed into a first retaining wall rebar hook, at least one deadman spaced from the retaining wall, each deadman including a concrete base extending along the vertical direction, the concrete base including rebar extending past the concrete base and having an end formed into a deadman rebar hook, at least a first hole at a top portion of the retaining wall and extending into the retaining wall to expose the retaining wall rebar hook, and a first cable attached to the retaining wall rebar hook and to the deadman rebar hook to support the retaining wall.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a water drainage system comprising: a plurality of lengths of drain pipe comprising a channel and a vertical wall, wherein (i) the vertical wall comprises one or more standoffs extending horizontally from the vertical wall and (ii) wherein the drain pipe comprises a top edge and a bottom edge, each of the top and bottom edges being bifurcated by a v-shaped notch.

Abstract: A hydraulic system includes: a boom cylinder to move a boom; a working tool cylinder to move a working tool attached to the boom; a boom control valve to control the boom cylinder; a working tool control valve to control the working tool cylinder; a horizontal control valve having: an activating position to allow a horizontalizing operation of the working tool; and a stopping position to stop the horizontalizing operation; and a controller device having: a first information obtaining portion to obtain permission and non-permission to the horizontalizing operation; a second information obtaining portion to obtain at least one of upward operation and upward movement of the boom; and a horizontal controller to set the horizontal control valve to the stopping position when the first information obtaining portion obtains the non-permission and the second information obtaining portion obtains one of the upward operation and the upward movement.

Abstract: A work vehicle includes a vehicle body frame, a cab frame attached to the vehicle body frame so as to be rotatable around a pivot axis, a support provided on the cab frame, a fastener provided on the cab frame and between the support and the pivot axis in a radial direction from the pivot axis, a hydraulic hose, and a hose installation member. The hose installation member includes an engaging portion connected to the fastener, an extending portion configured to be supported on the support, a beam portion connecting the engaging portion and the extending portion, and a first hose holding member provided on the beam portion and having a first opening through which the hydraulic hose passes.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hydraulic control apparatus including a flow-path selector valve that switches a supply flow path and a flow-path switching control unit that operates the same, a regeneration valve and a regeneration release valve capable of the regenerative operation, and a regeneration control unit that operates the same. The flow-path switching control unit makes the flow-path selector valve form a flow-path providing communication between first and second pumps in a combined operation state. The regeneration control unit judges the propriety of the regenerative operation on the basis of the second pump pressure which is the discharge pressure of the second pump in a single operation state and judges the propriety of the regenerative operation on the basis of whether or not the driving state of the work actuator is within an allowable range corresponding to the target work operation amount in the combined operation state.

Abstract: There is provided a hydraulic excavator allowing a simple configuration to be employed to determine a posture of a work implement accurately. The work implement and an imaging device are attached to a revolving unit. The work implement operates on a prescribed operating plane. The imaging device captures an image of the work implement at an angle larger than 0° with respect to the operating plane. The controller determines a position of the work implement relative to the revolving unit based on a posture of the work implement in the image captured by the imaging device.

Abstract: Providing a water treatment system with which it is possible to efficiently share a plurality of water utilization means including a shower, and with which it is possible to use drain water in environments in which it is difficult to secure water. The water treatment system containing shower stalls which, when input water is used by a user, output the used water as drain water, wherein treated water sensors are capable of detecting a given physical amount, or an amount based thereon, pertaining to at least a portion among the water input to each information processing device controlling the shower stalls and the drain water output from each of the shower stalls. An information generation unit generates information pertaining to the use by a user of each of the shower stalls based on at least a portion of the results from the treated water sensors.

Abstract: A bypass valve is for support between hot and cold water lines that connect to respective hot and cold fixtures. The bypass valve includes a valve body having an internal chamber, a hot water inlet port, a hot water outlet port and a discharge port; a bi-metal spring; a support member for mounting the bi-metal spring within the internal chamber of the valve body; and a shuttle mounted to the bi-metal spring and constructed and arranged to mate with the hot water inlet port in a closed position of the bi-metal spring. The bi-metal spring assumes an open position to disengage from the hot water inlet port at a predetermined water temperature to enable the hot water to discharge through the discharge port to the cold water line.

Abstract: A near-end sensing electronic faucet comprises a manual mixing valve, an electronic switch valve switching between an on state and an off state, a spout fluidly connected to the electronic switch valve, and an electronic module. The manual mixing valve comprises a valve body fluidly connected to a cold water source and a hot water source and outputting a mixed water, and an adjusting lever operated to adjust flow of the cold water source and the hot water source to change a water temperature of the mixed water. The electronic module comprises a proximity sensor and a controller electrically connected to the proximity sensor which is provided and exposed on a top surface of the near-end sensing electronic faucet, the proximity sensor includes an activated state and an inactivated state, and the controller controls movement of the electronic switch valve.

Abstract: Disclosed are faucet control device and method.

Abstract: A bidet body that includes at least one of a drying nozzle and a cleaning nozzle moving in one of a forward and downward direction and an upward and backward direction, and a bottom surface of a cover that constitutes an exterior of the bidet body may be flat.

Abstract: A reservoir dispenser for a bidet washing apparatus includes a reservoir dispenser body having one or more reservoir dispenser chambers. One or more reservoir dispenser inlets are fluidically connectable to the one or more of the one or more reservoir dispenser chambers. In addition, one or more reservoir dispenser outlets are fluidically connectable to the one or more of the one or more reservoir dispenser chambers.

Abstract: An inlet filter and method of use are disclosed. In one aspect, the inlet filter comprises a frame, filter material, a feed stream inlet, and a filtrate outlet. The frame is configured so an exterior of the frame is shaped like a wedge. In another aspect, the method comprises inserting an inlet filter into a storm sewer inlet. The inlet filter can be one of a plurality of inlet filters inserted into the storm sewer inlet, the filters cooperating to filter a feed stream entering the storm sewer inlet. In a third aspect, a system comprises a plurality of inlet filters configured to be coupled together to filter a feed stream to a storm sewer inlet. The system can be configured so that the width of the plurality of filters is adjustable. For example, a first inlet filter and second inlet filter can be slidably engaged with a connecting filter.

Abstract: A through-floor combination tub and surface drain includes an exterior tube having a top end and a bottom end. The bottom end of the exterior tube is to connect to a sewer pipe. The top end of the exterior tube has one or more openings to provide a floor drain. The drain also includes an interior tube situated within the exterior tube. The interior tube has a top end to receive a drain pipe and a bottom end that opens into a cavity within the exterior tube that extends from the top end of the exterior tube to the bottom end of the exterior tube. The drain further includes a flange, extending outward radially from the exterior tube, to connect to a substrate of a floor.

Abstract: A stormwater treatment device includes a tank defining an internal volume and having an inlet and an outlet, a rotatable screen unit mounted within the tank, the rotatable screen unit being barrel-shaped to define a through path with an inlet end and an outlet end. The rotatable screen unit includes a screen structure with a plurality of screening openings for allowing passage of at least some water from the through path outwardly through the screen structure while inhibiting passage of trash items through the screen structure such that trash items move along the through path from the inlet end to the outlet end. The rotatable screen unit includes a plurality of external drive paddles that rotate with the screen structure and that interact with water that has been screened by passing outwardly through the screen structure interacts with the external drive paddles to cause rotation of the rotatable screen unit.

Abstract: A member to structural member connector, having a strap assembly with first and second lateral sides, and a top side; and a fastening assembly, wherein the strap assembly secures at least one member to a fixed structure, wherein the strap assembly wraps over the at least one member and the first and second lateral sides are fixed to the fixed structure by the fastening assembly. The first lateral side has a first top edge and a first bottom end. The second lateral side has a second top edge and a second bottom end. The first lateral side has a first hole that is a first predetermined distance from the first bottom end. The second lateral side has a second hole that is a second predetermined distance from the second bottom end. The top side is in between the first and second top edges.

Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method is provided to connect precast concrete panels to a structural member. The connector can have a receiving member embedded in a precast concrete panel and can further have an attachment member that selectively interconnects to the receiving member. This attachment member can have a surface that is oriented substantially perpendicular to the precast concrete panel and that receives or supports a structural member such as a floor joist or a second precast concrete panel. The configuration of a protrusion of the attachment member allows for a rapid and secure interconnection with an aperture in the receiving member. A builder can use the connector system described herein to rapidly and securely assemble multiple precast concrete panels to structural members in the construction of, for example, a parking garage or other similar structure.

Abstract: A box assembly includes a box, a door, an opener, and an insulation material. The box is configured to be installed on a curtain wall. The door encloses an interior space of the box. The opener is configured to open the door. The insulation material is in a compressed state in the interior space when the door is closed. The insulation material is configured to transition to an uncompressed state when the opener opens the door. When the door is opened, the insulation material at least partially extends from the interior space into a safing slot adjacent the curtain wall when the box is in an installed state and the door is opened.

Abstract: A building module which is a sandwich panel comprising a first region which provides part of the roof structure of a building, a second region which provides part of the wall structure of the building, and a third region which provides part of the floor structure of the building.

Abstract: The present technology relates to beams having a cross section defining a plurality of channels and assemblies comprising the beams. The beams can be used to form a beam assembly that is installed inside the truck bed of a pick-up truck. A ladder loader and a solar panel assembly can be pivotably secured to the beam assembly along either the driver side wall or the passenger side wall of the truck bed.

Abstract: An elongate profile having a first portion and a second portion, the first and second portions being joined together at a first joining portion, the first and second portions being non collinear, the joining portion comprising an array of raised or rebated formations, each formation extending across the joining portion in a direction which is non-parallel to the principal axis of the profile and flat lands being provided between successive formations in an array and the pitch between successive formations in an array being from 2 to 20 times, for example from 5 to 15 times, the thickness of the flatlands.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a three-dimensional lightweight steel framing system formed by bi-directional continuous double beams. The three-dimensional lightweight steel framing system comprises beams, purlins, columns, wall bodies, floor slabs and lateral resistant mechanism comprises of diagonal support or bracing, wherein the beams are continuous double beams, and the continuous double beams are formed by combination of identical or different continuous single beams, and the continuous single beams are respectively arranged at the both sides of the columns, and the single beams are kept continuous at the junctions with the columns. The three-dimensional lightweight steel framing system simplifies the production of the lightweight steel member, and simplifies the on-site assembly by using bolts and nuts.

Abstract: A system including a reinforcement positioner having a body with a longitudinally-extending spine and a plurality of legs coupled to the spine along a length thereof and at least partially extending away from the spine. The positioner further includes an opening or recess positioned in the body, and a clip configured to be received and retained in the opening or recess.

Abstract: Some embodiments relate to asphalt shingle waste coatings in roofing shingles of roofing systems. A roofing system comprises a plurality of roofing shingles. The plurality of roofing shingles, when installed on a roof substrate, comprises exposed surfaces and unexposed surfaces. The plurality of roofing shingles comprises asphalt shingle waste coatings on or only on at least one of the unexposed surfaces. The plurality of roofing shingles comprises asphalt coatings on or only on at least one of the exposed surfaces.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to roofing products, for example, suitable for use covering and protecting the roofs of structures. The present disclosure relates more particularly to a roofing product including an upper section and an exposed section. The roofing product includes a substrate having a top surface and a bottom surface, and a plurality of zones of roofing granules disposed on the top surface of the substrate. The plurality of zones includes first, second and third zones within the exposed section. The first zone includes a first collection of algae-resistant roofing granules and has a first algae-resistance intensity. The second zone includes a second collection of algae-resistant roofing granules and has a second algae-resistance intensity. The third zone has a third algae-resistance intensity that is different from the first algae-resistance intensity.

Abstract: A gutter guard device is described comprising a bridge member composed of a decking material having a plurality of orifices, and having a roof side and an opposing gutter lip side, at least one girder spanning a bottom surface of the bridge member from a proximal end of the bridge member's roof side to a proximal end of the bridge member's gutter lip side, a roof attachment member configured to attach to the roof side of the bridge member, and a gutter attachment member configured to attach to the gutter lip side of the bridge member, wherein the roof attachment member, the bridge member and the gutter attachment member are a single piece of material and the device is self-supporting.

Abstract: A drywall joint tool includes a housing with upper and lower surfaces and an interior. A drivetrain is mounted in said interior and originates at a drive input shaft. The drivetrain reduces the rotational speed and increases the torque force from the drive input shaft to multiple rollers depending downwardly from the housing lower surface. A guide fence also depends downwardly from the housing lower surface and includes a guide wall. The spacing between the guide rollers in the guide wall correspondence to nominal and compressed thicknesses of a gypsum board panel along a cut edge traversed by the tool. In an alternative embodiment, four guide rollers are provided.

Abstract: A modular building structure that utilizes a standard, unmodified intermodal shipping container both for transport of the structural components and as an integral element of the method of construction. A modular structure kit is enclosed in the shipping container, which can be transported using all means that are standard for ISO containers. Using the preferred method of construction, the shipping container can be situated without heavy equipment. Once situated, the shipping container provides the primary support for a permanent elevated structure composed of unique components, assembled using conventional building techniques without the necessary use of heavy or specialized equipment.

Abstract: A hotel room includes a series of exterior walls surrounding an interior space, a doorway in a front exterior wall of the series of exterior walls, a vestibule extending from the doorway into the interior space, and first and second bathrooms in the interior space on opposite sides of the vestibule. The configuration of the first bathroom is the same as the configuration of the second bathroom, and the doorway is centered along the front exterior wall.

Abstract: A pool strainer basket insert system and method are contemplated in which a high porosity, coarse fibrous mass is inserted in a pool skimmer basket. Via optimization of the material properties of the fibrous mass and configuration such that approximately 50% of the fibrous mass is located above the waterline and 50% below the water line the problems of the prior art may be solved via the retaining properties of the fibrous mass, enabling insects and small organic matter to be retained and preventing their migration back to the main body of the pool.

Abstract: A low profile spa jet having a structure allowing for the use of a jet housing for both threaded/nut and grommet installation, wherein the jet protrudes into the spa tub less than 0.5?. The low profile spa jet also can have a jet face/flange that is interchangeable between threaded and grommet jet bodies without changing the relationship to the spa wall, wherein the jet protrudes the same amount in the installed state for both styles of jet body. The low profile spa jet also can have a jet face/flange that is removable and/or interchangeable before and after the jet body and jet internal are installed in the spa.

Abstract: Provided is a tool arrangement for pivoting a tower or a tower segment from a non-erected position to an erected position, including a bottom tool device with a first device section with an attachment to removably attach the first device section to a bottom mounting section, and with a second device section adapted to be arranged on the ground and being attachable or attached to the first device section, wherein the bottom tool device includes a pivot axis at least when the first and the second device sections are attached to each other, wherein the tower or the tower segment, when fixed to the bottom tool device, is pivotable around the pivot axis when being erected, wherein, when the tower or the tower segment is fixed to the bottom tool device, the pivot axis is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the tower or the tower segment.

Abstract: A tent apparatus and method of manufacture are described herein. The tent apparatus may comprise a tent body, a frame, and/or other components. The tent body may include a first portion configured to be substantially enclosed within the bed of the pickup truck in an as-used mode of the tent apparatus, and a second portion that extends from the first portion such that the second portion is exposed to an environment above a bed of a pickup truck in the as-used mode. The frame may be integrally coupled to the tent body, and configured to articulate between a closed position and an open position. The frame may comprise a central hub coupled to the tent body at a central coupling point; and support members that extend from the central hub to coupling points on the tent body to integrate the frame with the tent body.

Abstract: A fence system (30) for fixing a thread (8, 8?, 8?, 8??) to a post (4) is disclosed. The fence system (30) comprises a fixation member (2, 2?) comprising one or more fixation structures (6, 6?, 6?, 6??) configured to receive the thread (8, 8?, 8?, 8??) and hereby fix the thread (8, 8?, 8?, 8??) to the fixation member (2, 2?). The fixation member (2, 2?) comprises a first portion (12) and a second portion (12?) detachably attached to each other.

Abstract: A metal fencing system is provided. The metal fencing system can include a plurality of metal fence posts and a plurality of retaining clips, each metal fence post comprising a plurality of discrete apertures arranged to receive a coupling portion of a retaining clip; wherein each retaining clip comprises a central fencing wire securing portion and two opposing coupling portions arranged in use to cooperate with the discrete apertures and to secure the retaining clip to the metal fence post.

Abstract: An example detachable device comprises a body with a transitional surface, a back portion, and a side portion. The body is to be affixed to a rail of a fence structure with the back portion in proximity to a surface of the rail. The side portion of the body is to be arranged proximate to a post portion of the fence structure.

Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a system comprising a frame, which comprises an outer mast and an inner mast. The outer mast slides along the inner mast. A motor is coupled to the frame. A hydraulic system is coupled to the motor. A jackhammer head is coupled to the outer mast, which outer mast allows the jackhammer head to float up and down on the inner mast as the jackhammer head reciprocates. Thereby vibrations from jackhammer motion substantially do not get transferred to the frame.

Abstract: An exemplary system includes a mechanical key and an access control device. The access control device includes a housing defining a keyway that has a fixed position within the housing. The access control device further includes a root depth sensor assembly, an insertion depth sensor assembly, a control assembly in communication with the sensor assemblies, and an electronic lock device. The control assembly is configured to determine the bitting code of the mechanical key based upon information received from the sensor assemblies, to compare the bitting code of the mechanical key to a lock/unlock bitting code; and to transmit a lock/unlock command in response to the bitting code matching the lock/unlock bitting code. The electronic lock device is configured to transition between a locked state and an unlocked state in response to receiving the lock/unlock command and without requiring rotation of the mechanical key.

Abstract: The lock has a hook, a locking finger and a latch. The locking finger is engaged with the hook and the latch when the lock is in the locked mode. The locking finger is disengaged from the hook and the latch when the lock is in the opened mode. The lock can be opened by a combination mechanism or by an overriding key mechanism. The combination mechanism has a button, and a plurality of dials and clutches to control the movement of the button. When the dials are set to a correct combination, the button can be moved to disengage the latch from the locking finger, allowing the locking finger to disengage from the hook. The key mechanism has a cylinder with a key slot to receive a key for rotating the cylinder to disengage the latch from the locking finger, allowing the locking finger to disengage from the hook.

Abstract: An electronic lock with a lock assembly that includes a bolt movable between an extended position and a retracted position. The electronic lock includes a motor configured to drive the bolt between the extended position and the retracted position. A controller is provided that is configured to control actuation of the motor to selectively move the bolt between the extended position and the retracted position. The electronic lock includes a user interface configured to output information about the electronic lock. A misalignment scoring means is provided for detecting interference to movement of the bolt between the extended position and the retracted position and determining a lock misalignment score based on the detected interference. The user interface identifies the lock misalignment score.

Abstract: A door lock chassis has a gauge insert that defines different dimensions corresponding to different door thicknesses. The gauge insert is positionable in the lock chassis in different orientations corresponding to the different dimensions used to align the lock chassis for different door thicknesses. Additionally, a door lock may include an anti-rotation assembly for preventing rotation of the lock chassis. The anti-rotation assembly may include a retention member that is secured to an inside hub of a lock chassis. As an anti-rotation member is displaced in a first axial direction along the inside hub to a mount position, the anti-rotational member may deflect resilient members of the retention member. With the anti-rotation member at the mounted position, the anti-rotation member may be in a frictional engagement with the previously deflected resilient members so that anti-rotation member is retained at the mount position.