Patents Issued in March 7, 2024
  • Publication number: 20240077139
    Abstract: One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for a mechanical seal that can be used on a rotating shaft. The seal provides for much longer service life, improved sealing properties, which can reduce maintenance, downtime, and cost for the operator, improved performance against pressure and vacuum, isolation of a target process, and may be operated at full motor speeds, while reducing wear on the shaft. The seal comprises a stationary portion that interfaces with a dynamic portion. The dynamic portion is operably affixed to the rotating shaft, and the static portion provides a face seal to mitigate leakage therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2022
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventor: Karl Johan WESTIN
  • Publication number: 20240077140
    Abstract: A packing system is disclosed for use with a valve having a bonnet and a flow passage extending between an inlet and an outlet of a valve body. A bore can extend through the bonnet to receive a stem that moves a control member to control flow through the flow passage. A first packing arrangement can be arranged in the bore about a first portion of the stem. A second packing arrangement can be arranged in the bore about a second portion of the stem with the first packing arrangement between the second packing arrangement and the valve body. A bore port can extend through the bonnet and open into an inter-packing volume of the bore between the first and second packing arrangements and can provide fluid communication between the inter-packing volume and the outlet of the valve or other lower pressure area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Michel K. Lovell, Trent Jackson
  • Publication number: 20240077141
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a fluid control system comprising a first chamber, a second chamber and a passage extending between said upstream chamber and said downstream chamber. An elongate valve spool core (8) is moveable arranged in passage in a fluid-tight and snug-fit manner, the spool core containing a groove (9). An actuator (18) typically connected to the elongated valve spool core to move the valve spool core in relation passage. Thereby a flow rate of a fluid flowing from the upstream chamber to the downstream chamber may be changed by moving the spool core relative to the passage to increase an orifice area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2022
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Emil Mühlbradt SVEEN, Rolf ANDERSEN
  • Publication number: 20240077142
    Abstract: A valve apparatus for connection to a tank or pipe, the valve apparatus comprises a housing [12], a first opening [176a] and a second opening [177a] communicating with respective first conduit and second conduit each for providing ingress and egress of fluid into and out of the housing through the first opening [176a] and the second opening [177a], and discrete first and second valve means or valves [14; 15] which are spaced apart from one another, the first and second valve means or valves [14; 15] selectively controlling fluid flow between the first and second conduits [16; 17], wherein, in use, the principal flow axes along the first conduit and second conduit are parallel and opposed, the first valve means or valve is configured to open when the pressure in the first conduit is greater than a first pressure and the second valve means or valve [14; 15] is configured to open when the pressure in the first conduit is less than the first pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Daomin HONG, Lewis Bingham
  • Publication number: 20240077143
    Abstract: A valve assembly is disclosed that has a valve housing including a first axial end, a cap, a second axial end, and an airflow pathway extending from the first axial end towards the second axial end. The cap is positioned towards the second axial end. The valve housing includes an environmental opening configured for fluid communication with an outside environment, an enclosure opening towards the first axial end configured for fluid communication with an interior of an enclosure, and a film having an expansion diameter disposed in the valve housing laterally across the airflow pathway. The cap has an inner lateral surface and a piercing protrusion (having a piercing tip) extending from the inner lateral surface towards the first axial end. An axial distance is defined between the film and the inner lateral surface. A ratio of the axial distance to the film expansion diameter is at least 0.14.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Matthew J. Goode, Daniel J. Dotzler, Robert O. Nelson
  • Publication number: 20240077144
    Abstract: A vacuum pump for use with a siphon system to continuously purge gases that accumulate in a high point of the siphon system, or for priming the inlet to a pump, or to create vacuum for another purpose. Siphon systems require regular purging of gases when operating for long periods of time. The vacuum pump provides a mechanism that operates in a cycling manner. A first stage of the cycle involves filling a chamber using a pressurised liquid supply, and purging all gases from the chamber. A second stage involves isolating the chamber from the surrounding environment, and then allowing the liquid in the chamber to drain into the siphon system, while at the same time gases from within the siphon system are allowed to enter the chamber. Once the liquid has drained from the chamber, the chamber is isolated from the siphon system, and the liquid filling stage is repeated. Continual cycling of this process can purge the siphon system of gases, or be used to produce a vacuum for other purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2022
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventor: Thomas Falkland GARDINER
  • Publication number: 20240077145
    Abstract: A cover for a valve handle comprises an elongate base including a front side and a rear side, a protrusion for being inserted into a corresponding hole of the valve handle. The protrusion projects from the rear side of the base. A retaining element extends opposite to the rear side and is fixed to the base. The base and the retaining element together define a receiving space including an opening for receiving a free end of the valve handle. The opening is located at a distance from the protrusion in longitudinal direction of the base and directed to the protrusion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventor: Elmar Oostveen
  • Publication number: 20240077146
    Abstract: A device for indicating the position of a valve including a mechanical mechanism and output device. A related method for indicating the position of a valve including operatively connecting the device to a valve such as a manual valve. A mechanical mechanism for use with a valve is also described herein. An output device for use with a valve is also described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventor: Kevin S. Smith
  • Publication number: 20240077147
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an apparatus, a system, and a method for detecting and indicating the operational position of a valve of wellsite equipment. The apparatus comprises a mount portion and a housing portion. The mount is operatively coupled to a non-moving part of the valve and the housing portion is configured to receive a sensor therewithin. The sensor is configured to detect the position of a moving part of the valve and to provide an output signal indicative of the position of the moving part of the valve. The position of the moving part of the valve is indicative of the operational position of the valve. The apparatus includes an adapter for translating rotational movement of moving part of the valve into linear motion for detection by the sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Applicant: Intelligent Wellhead Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Duncan, Murad Mohammad, Lindsey William Harper
  • Publication number: 20240077148
    Abstract: Apparatus for noise reduction in valves are disclosed herein. An example valve disclosed herein includes a valve body defining a fluid passageway between an inlet and an outlet, a plug, and a cage in the fluid passageway. The plug is disposed in the cage. The plug is moveable in the cage to control fluid flow through the fluid passageway. The cage includes an inner wall having first openings, an outer wall having second openings, the outer wall disposed coaxially around the inner wall, and an insert having third openings. The insert is disposed between the inner wall and the outer wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2022
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Thomas N. Gabriel, Jonathan W. Richardson
  • Publication number: 20240077149
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a utility support framing system for structurally suspended concrete slab over void form foundation systems. The inventive utility support framing system avoids problems created by expansive soils which damage utility lines under foundation systems. The inventive utility support framing system permits suspending utility pipes within an interior space of the foundation system while avoiding the problems of the prior art.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventor: Benchmark Harris
  • Publication number: 20240077150
    Abstract: The invention concerns a guide device (10) for a pipe intended to be moved along a first axis (X), comprising: a support (51) comprising a receiving plate comprising a front face extending in a first plane (P1) substantially parallel to the first axis (X); a non-stick coating film (12) fixed to the front face of the receiving plate intended to form a first line contact (13) with the pipe; a support collar (14) having a U-shaped section having a so-called internal face (15) intended to surround the pipe, the support collar (14) being extended in a second plane (P2) substantially parallel to the first plane (P1) by two end sections (16, 17) extending on respective opposite sides of the U-shaped section; a fixing means (18) for fixing each end section (16, 17) to the support (51); a circular non-stick coating pad (19) fixed to the so-called internal face (15) intended to form at least one second line contact (23) with the pipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Applicant: GAZTRANSPORT ET TECHNIGAZ
    Inventors: Cédric Felgueiras, Olivier Le Gentil
  • Publication number: 20240077151
    Abstract: A water hose particularly suitable for home and garden use, as well as light industrial or commercial use. The hose has a composite form and contains multiple bonded layers that synergistically contribute to durability, flexibility at a wide range of temperatures, kink resistance, and excellent flow rates while being relatively light in weight as compared to some conventional multi-layer composite hoses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Olivia French DEATON, Timothy L. CHAPMAN, Butch CRITTENDEN, Paul KROUSHL
  • Publication number: 20240077152
    Abstract: A split coupler, and methods of making and using such a split coupler, whereby the split coupler includes a first semi-cylindrical member, a second semi-cylindrical member, and an interlocking assembly configured to interlock the first and second semi-cylindrical members to form a substantially cylindrical coupler having a coupler inner surface which defines a throughbore. Additionally, the split coupler can include spiral threads coupled to the coupler inner surface. Furthermore, the split coupler can include a flange inwardly extending from the coupler inner surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Applicant: Mikeysquickcoupler LLC
    Inventors: Michael L. Acosta, Timothy M. Acosta
  • Publication number: 20240077153
    Abstract: A connection between a first tubular member and a second tubular member includes a first tubular end, a second tubular end, a load shoulder member threadable onto the first tubular end, and a nut receivable around the first tubular end and the load shoulder member and threadable onto the second tubular end. The connection also includes a keyway disposed axially between the load shoulder member and the second tubular end, wherein the keyway is also disposed through the load shoulder member and into the first tubular end to receive a key member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Applicant: Grant Prideco, Inc.
    Inventor: Richard Matthew Westgarth
  • Publication number: 20240077154
    Abstract: Modular end apparatus, such as modular end fitting apparatus, and methods for flexible hoses, and associated components thereof. In one implementation, a flexible hose apparatus includes a flexible hose and a hose body coupled to the flexible hose, the hose body including a threaded outer surface. The flexible hose apparatus includes a cap including an inner shoulder protruding inwardly relative to a first inner surface of the cap. The flexible hose apparatus also includes a removable end fitting disposed in engagement with the cap. The removable end fitting includes an end body that is monolithic. The end body includes a first end, a second end opposite of the first end, and a first outer shoulder adjacent the first end and disposed between the hose body and the inner shoulder of the cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Steven POST, Peter MIDDLETON
  • Publication number: 20240077155
    Abstract: A connector system includes a fitting body (104) and a union nut (106). A cutting ring (102) is disposed proximate within the fitting body and union nut. The cutting ring includes a first end (136) engaging with the fitting body and having at least one cutting edge, a second end engaging with the union nut, and a radially extending collar (140) disposed between the first end and the second end. The collar having an annular radial surface facing the first end and an annular groove (144) is defined within the radial surface. A cylindrical outer surface having a first diameter is disposed between the radial surface and the first end, and a transition area is defined from the outer surface towards the radial surface. The transition area being angled radially inward such that the transition area has a second diameter that is less than the first diameter. An elastomeric seal (146) is disposed within the annular groove.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2021
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventor: Hans Jörg ALTENRATH
  • Publication number: 20240077156
    Abstract: A bar linkage for a pipe coupling can include a first bar configured to span two end rings of the pipe coupling; a second bar configured to span the two end rings of the pipe coupling; and a single tensioner extending through each of the first bar and the second bar and joining the first bar to the second bar along an axis of the bar linkage in an assembled condition of the bar linkage, the tensioner configured to draw the first bar towards the second bar, the first bar and the second bar able to be angled with respect to each other and with respect to the axis of the pipe coupling in a tightened condition of the pipe coupling when viewing the bar linkage from the top when the pipe coupling couples pipes of unequal diameter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Timothy J. Mitchell, Steve Kent Fearnow, Jason White Bradley
  • Publication number: 20240077157
    Abstract: A profiled clamp having a first profiled clamp half and a second profiled clamp half, by means of which two flange parts can be connected to one another with the application of an axial force. A first tightening head is formed at one end of the first clamp half and a second tightening head is formed at one end of the second clamp half in order to form a tightening device. The ends of the clamp halves which are located opposite the tightening heads are connected to one another by means of an articulated connection. The articulated connection is formed from a mechanically machined or formed flat strip section. As a result, the flat strip section has an increased flexibility and/or a defined flexibility adapted to the intended application and can thus be mounted more easily.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2021
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Gerrit von Breitenbach, Belal Akremi, Tatjana Rumbauskiene, Mateusz Jarosz, Jorge Marques
  • Publication number: 20240077158
    Abstract: A securing device comprises a collar for releasably clamping first, and second objects (28,30) together, wherein the collar includes a pair of collar members (46), each of the collar members (46) being pivotably coupled to the other collar member (46) at or towards a first end so as to allow pivotable movement of the collar members (46) relative to each other, the collar including a releasable securing member (42) that includes securing member portions respectively arranged in or on the collar members (46) at or towards their other second ends, wherein the securing member portions are configured to be coaxially connectable to each other to secure the collar members (46) to each other at or towards their other second ends, and the securing member portions are configured to be coaxially disconnectable from each other to permit separation of the second ends of the collar members (46).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2020
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Steven Higgins, Nathan Abel
  • Publication number: 20240077159
    Abstract: A one-hand engageable vacuum tool connection assembly for connection to a commercial vehicle vacuum system that includes: a vacuum tool connection assembly hose having a first end and a second end; an upper assembly and a lower assembly having a tool connector where the tool connector engages a second end of the lower assembly swivel cuff and is typically adapted to receive one or a plurality of different types of vacuum tools. The vacuum tool engagement assembly is typically free of any flapper valve, metal or spring biased elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2022
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Justin Taylor Heaps, Steve W. Lieneman, Jared Leroy Meacham, Clay D. Price, Eldered Tom Tucker, Jr., John F. Tucker
  • Publication number: 20240077160
    Abstract: A female connector includes: a housing defining a first axial direction and having an opening at a first end of the housing for insertion of a male connector, a first limiting member being provided on an outer periphery of the housing; a valve assembly arranged in the housing; a base defining a receiving passage extending along the first axial direction; a bushing sleeved outside the housing and arranged in the receiving passage to retain the housing in the receiving passage, the bushing being elastically deformable; and a mounting member fixed to an axial end of the base. The first limiting member is confined between the axial end and the mounting member, and a movement space for the first limiting member to move therein is defined between the axial end and the mounting member. A connector assembly includes the female connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2022
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Chao ZHANG, Bo ZHAO
  • Publication number: 20240077161
    Abstract: A water pipe winterizing assembly includes a pipe has a female hose coupling for engaging a hose bib on a building. A heating unit is attached to the pipe and the heating unit heats the pipe when the heating unit is turned on to inhibit the hose bib and associated water pipes from freezing. An insulating pad is positioned around the pipe and the insulating pad is comprised of a thermally insulating material thereby inhibiting thermal communication between the pipe and ambient air. A cover is positionable over the hose bib and the pipe extends through the cover. A retainer extends through the cover and the retainer is positionable around the hose bib when the cover is positioned over the hose bib for retaining the cover over the hose bib.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2022
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventor: Ruben Sandoval
  • Publication number: 20240077162
    Abstract: A heating anti-freezing hose with a heat tracing band fixed by extrusion molding comprises a heating hose body. The heating hose body comprises the heat tracing band, an inner water supply pipe, and a heating and fixing layer. One side of the heat tracing band is attached to an outer side of an anti-explosion reinforced layer. The heating and fixing layer is wrapped on an outer side of the heat tracing band and the anti-explosion reinforced layer by pipe fitting extrusion molding. According to the heating anti-freezing hose, the heating and fixing layer is formed on an outer side of the inner water supply pipe and the heat tracing band through a water pipe extruder, so that the inner water supply pipe is tightly combined with the heat tracing band. The heating and fixing layer has multiple functions of all-round protection of the heat tracing band.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2022
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Xiasheng FU, Qingsheng LIU, Shengfu LI
  • Publication number: 20240077163
    Abstract: A service sealing and reinforcement insert adapted to rehabilitate or reinforce a conduit junction between a main conduit and a service, the service reinforcement insert comprising a tubular portion and a flange portion extending radially therefrom. The insert can be manually or robotically installed, and it accommodates imperfectly aligned services. Made from resilient materials such as thermoplastic polyurethane, the insert is affixed using epoxy or any other suitable adhesive for structural integrity and sealing. Its conical shape aids in installation, while ribs and an angled lip optimize epoxy distribution and structural attachment. Optionally, the flange can incorporate a gasket to enhance sealing. This invention provides a reliable solution for sealing, reinforcing, and rehabilitating conduit junctions, prolonging their functional life.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventor: Luc Desmarteau
  • Publication number: 20240077164
    Abstract: An assembly for relining a junction between a branch pipeline and a main pipeline comprises a seal installation device capable of moving within the main pipeline to the junction. The seal installation device includes a curable seal for being placed and pressed onto the junction and optionally for extending into the branch pipeline. The assembly further comprises a light curing device for being introduced into the seal installation device within the main pipeline and the branch pipeline for curing the seal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Applicant: Per Aarselff A/S
    Inventors: Mogens Pagter Rasmussen, Bent Sloth Rasmussen, Anna Amalie Larsen
  • Publication number: 20240077165
    Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for manufacturing or reinforcing of any length, shape, size, and any thickness pipe with a plurality of layers comprising at least a first reinforcement sheet, a pre-designed and localized resin-fortified Core, and a second reinforcement sheet. The Core includes “A-regions” which are designed to absorb less resin, and “B-regions” which are designed to absorb more resin. For reinforcing a pipe, a first reinforcement sheet is placed over the inside and/or the outside surface of the pipe. A pre-designed and localized resin-fortified Core is placed over and adhered to the first reinforcement sheet. Subsequently a second reinforcement sheet is placed over the surface of the Core, such that the Core stays between the first and the second reinforcement sheet. Next, the resin-saturated sheets and Core are cured—depending on the type of resin—by partial or complete exposure to ambient temperature, to heat, or to light.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2022
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventor: Mohammad R Ehsani
  • Publication number: 20240077166
    Abstract: To provide a filling hose guide device for preventing a plug of a safety joint or a filling hose from being locked in a lower opening of a casing when a safety joint separates, thereby preventing a filling device from falling over and being damaged. A filling hose guide device 100 according to the present invention is characterized in that after a plug 10 connected to a filling hose 61 and a socket 20 provided in a filling device 200 in a safety joint 300 separate when a tensile load above a predetermined level is applied to the filling hose 61, the filling hose guide devices 100 include: a rotatable or deformable member 30A, 30B, with which the filling hose 61 contacts, below the safety joint 300; and a support structure 50, through which the filling hose 61 passes, for supporting the rotatable or deformable member 30A, 30B.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Masahiro TAKEZAWA, Yoshitaka TSUGUMI, Yoshimi OTO, Toshihiko OUCHI
  • Publication number: 20240077167
    Abstract: Mineral wool product are disclosed. In one example, the mineral wool product can include mineral fibers bound by a binder resulting from the curing of a binder composition that includes a phenol-formaldehyde-based resin, and/or a carbohydrate containing component. Methods of inhibiting corrosion when insulating a metallic structure are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventor: Claudia Zwaag
  • Publication number: 20240077168
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a magnetic suction cup stand device, including a suction cup main body, a surface cover, a magnet supporting plate, and a plurality of magnets; the suction cup main body is arranged at a bottom of the surface cover; the magnet supporting plate is arranged between the suction cup main body and the surface cover; the plurality of magnets are uniformly arranged at a bottom of the magnet supporting plate; and the surface cover is provided with a connecting portion connected to a camera tripod stand. Compared with the prior art, the magnetic suction cup stand device of the present disclosure has the following advantages: One or more suction cup structures can be designed at the bottom of a suction cup, thus improving the vacuum suction force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventor: Zhixuan Li
  • Publication number: 20240077169
    Abstract: Provided is an adjustment device that reduces fluctuations in mounting angle of a detector. An adjustment device (10) includes a first member (11), a second member (12), an adjustment member (16), and an elastic member (22). The first member (11) includes a base (13) on which a detector is mountable. The first member (11) is attached to the second member (12) through a first shaft (15) such that the first member is rotatable in a first direction and a second direction. The adjustment member (16) is configured to restrict rotation of the first member (11) in the first direction and define a rotation range of the first member (11). The elastic member (22) urges the first member (11) in the first direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2022
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Applicant: KYOCERA Corporation
    Inventors: Tempei OKANEMASA, Atsushi YOSHIKAWA
  • Publication number: 20240077170
    Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a composite bearing. The composite bearing includes a housing, two locking assemblies, a transmission assembly, and an unlocking assembly. The housing is defined with a mounting hole. The two locking assemblies are rotatably arranged in the mounting hole in sequence, both two locking assemblies are defined with a through hole configured to mount an external shaft. A side wall of the locking assemblies is provided with rolling members located between an inner wall of the mounting hole and the external shaft. The transmission assembly is connected to the two locking assemblies respectively so that the two locking assemblies may clamp the external shaft in the through hole. The unlocking assembly is connected to the two locking assemblies respectively to drive the two locking assemblies to release the external shaft. In the present disclosure makes it convenient for users to quickly adjust the desired shooting angle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Feng ZHOU, Keman YAN, Haiwu XIONG, Yang ZHOU, Zhiqiang PAN, Jiawei XU
  • Publication number: 20240077171
    Abstract: Disclosed in the present application is a strip mounting system that includes a mounting clip configured to removably receive a strip; and a mounting base configured to be connected to the mounting clip and to be removably connected by headless nails to a surface to be mounted. In a state in which the strip is mounted to the strip mounting system that has been connected to the surface to be mounted, hammered ends of the headless nails are shielded by the strip. A strip can be stably fixed and easy to be taken out or replaced by the strip mounting system, with almost no damage to the wall when the whole strip mounting system is dismounted, a large enough operating space for the hammering of the headless nails during the mounting process, and the headless nails shielded by the strip, thereby providing a good appearance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Applicant: SAVANT TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: Fangru TANG, Aijun WANG, Zhiyong WANG, Xin QIAN, Liang SHAN
  • Publication number: 20240077172
    Abstract: A compact swing arm assembly is provided that has a mounting pad, a base, and an extension. The extension is secured to the base at a slot so that the extension pivots with respect to the base about a pin through the slot and translates along the slot between a stowed position and a deployed position. The slot has a first end proximate the mounting pad and a second end remote from the mounting pad. The base has a first tab and a second tab. The extension, when stowed, is positioned with the pin in the slot proximate the second end and a first side of the extension is against the first tab at a stowed point of contact. The extension, when deployed, is positioned with the pin proximate the first end and the first side abutting the first and second tabs at two deployed points of contact.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Applicant: Hubbell Incorporated
    Inventors: Paul Anthony Orlowski, John K Carrozzo, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20240077173
    Abstract: A fluid collection container includes a self-supporting, collapsible bag with a threaded cylindrical inlet ring or spout and a strainer removably seated within the ring. The strainer can separate a macroscopic solid object from a viscous liquid. The fluid collection container includes a rectangular prismatic box with the spout extending through and a threaded cap removably coupled to the spout. A method of draining automotive oil includes positioning the bag beneath an oil pan of an automobile, removing an oil plug from the automotive oil pan and allowing the oil plug to fall into the strainer; draining the automotive oil through the strainer into the bag; removing an oil filter from the automobile; removing the strainer from the inlet; inserting the oil filter; and screwing a threaded the cap onto the inlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventor: Joseph Dennis Shimkonis
  • Publication number: 20240077174
    Abstract: A system for real-time monitoring of steam lost from steam traps that integrates a series of sensors to measure pressure and temperature, configured to monitor leaks from any type of steam traps integrated to a wireless communication module that has a microcontroller and an algorithm specially developed for the control of such leaks by means of automatic machine learning.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2022
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Applicant: ZION ING S.A.S.
    Inventors: David Gustavo Lagarejo Lloreda, Javier Eduardo Hincapié Lenis
  • Publication number: 20240077175
    Abstract: The present invention concerns a device for storing a pressurized gaseous or liquid medium. The invention relates to a device for storing a pressurized gaseous or liquid medium. The invention further relates to a method for manufacturing such a device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2022
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Applicant: AMS Belgium
    Inventor: Johan Potargent
  • Publication number: 20240077176
    Abstract: The invention relates to a tank device (1) for storing a gaseous medium, in particular hydrogen, comprising a valve device (100) and a tank container (200), wherein the valve device (100) comprises a valve housing (102), in which valve housing (102) a pilot valve element (24) that can be moved along a longitudinal axis (101) of the tank container (100) is disposed. The pilot valve element (24) cooperates with a first sealing seat (18) to open and close a passage opening (20) and thus forms a pilot valve (240), wherein the valve device (2) comprises a solenoid coil (32) by means of which solenoid coil (32) the pilot valve element (24) can be moved along the longitudinal axis (101) of the tank device (1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2021
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventor: Udo Schaich
  • Publication number: 20240077177
    Abstract: A light source that is adapted to replace existing fluorescent tubes in an existing fluorescent light fixture is disclosed. The light source includes a plurality of LEDs mounted on a heat-dissipating structure, first and second plug adapters that mate with the florescent tube connectors of the fluorescent tube the light source is to replace, and a power adapter that converts power from a fluorescent tube ballast presented on the first and second plug adapters to DC power that powers the LEDs. The light source is powered from the output of the existing fluorescent ballast. The light source can utilize the existing metallic enclosure as a heat-radiating surface and/or direct air heat transfer from the surface of the heat-dissipating structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Ghulam HASNAIN, Calvin B. WARD
  • Publication number: 20240077178
    Abstract: A light-emitting assembly and a vehicle are provided in the disclosure. The light-emitting assembly includes a light-transmitting member and a pattern layer. The pattern layer is attached to a surface of the light-transmitting member and includes multiple micro-patterns arranged at intervals. Each of the multiple micro-patterns has a radial size ranging from 0.025 mm to 0.26 mm, and a distance between each two adjacent micro-patterns ranges from 0.2 mm to 1.5 mm. When the light-emitting assembly is powered on, the multiple micro-patterns are configured to emit light to enable the pattern layer to be visible. The light-emitting assembly provided in the disclosure can enhance the vehicle interior atmosphere.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Applicant: FUYAO GLASS INDUSTRY GROUP CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jiarong YE, Xueping CHEN, Jianzhao YU, Zilong XIAO, Yunxiang YE
  • Publication number: 20240077179
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for joining at least two flexible foils (10a-b).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2021
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Johannes Martinus JANSEN, Marcellus Jacobus Johannes VAN DER LUBBE, Peter Henri BACKEN
  • Publication number: 20240077180
    Abstract: A work light including a body defining a first end, a second end opposite the first end, a length extending between the first end and the second end, and a pivot axis extending parallel to the length. The first end includes a power button. The work light further includes a light source head pivotally coupled to the body to pivot about the pivot axis and configured to be operated by the power button. The light source head includes a planar light panel having a plurality of light emitting diodes aligned in a direction parallel to the pivot axis. The work light further includes a battery receptacle disposed on the body and configured to receive at least a portion of a battery. The battery couples to the battery receptacle by sliding into the battery receptacle along the direction parallel to the pivot axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Duane W. WENZEL, Brian CORNELL, Alan AMUNDSON, Jun MA, Jay J. ROSENBECKER, Jing SU, Jason ISAACS
  • Publication number: 20240077181
    Abstract: A portable lighting system includes a base having a housing and a cover coupled to the housing. The cover includes an opening. The housing defines a cavity. The cover moves between a closed position, in which the cavity is enclosed by the cover, and an open position, in which the cavity is accessible. The portable lighting system further includes a mast extending between a first end and a second end, the first end configured to removably couple to the housing through the opening in the cover. A light head is coupled to the second end of the mast. The portable lighting system is adjustable between an operating configuration, in which the cover is in the closed position, the first end of the mast is coupled to the housing, and the mast extends through the opening in the cover, and a storage configuration, in which the mast and the light head are received within the cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Sullivan Dee, Jason Isaacs
  • Publication number: 20240077182
    Abstract: Modular lighting fixtures include, for example, a section having an elongated member and at least one light source. The elongated member includes an upper portion, a lower portion, an H-shaped cross-section, a longitudinal axis, and a first flange, a second flange, and a web defining a first channel along a first side of the web and the flanges and a second channel along a second side of the web and the flanges. The at least one light source is attached to the upper portion of the elongated member. The section may be a main section, a first upper section, and/or a second upper section. The sections may have a hollow cross-section and the flanges of the sections may be disposed at 90 degrees relative to each other. Methods for use in forming modular lighting fixtures and methods for illumination are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2022
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Applicant: LANDSCAPE FORMS, INC.
    Inventors: Linnaea TILLETT, Janet GARWOOD, Kirt MARTIN, Brian REVOIR, Eric NELSON
  • Publication number: 20240077183
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a configurable lighting device, connectors, controllers, and methods for layout detection are provided. The configurable lighting devices, suitably connected, form an assembly of configurable lighting devices that can be removably connected with one another and re-arranged. Connectors are provided that form mechanical and electrical connections between configurable lighting devices such that a flow of electricity and control signals may be propagated without the need for direct connection between every configurable lighting device and a controller. The controller or devices connected to the controller are configured to perform layout detection such that pleasing visualizations may be rendered across the assembly that are rendered using at least the detected layout. When the configuration of the configurable lighting devices changes, the layout detection is automatically updated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Tomas Rodinger, Aliakbar Juzer Eski, Henry Chow, Arash Sadr, John Anders Ohrn, Gimmy Chu
  • Publication number: 20240077184
    Abstract: An infrared lamp device for a mobility vehicle and an infrared lamp system for a mobility vehicle may display whether an infrared sensor, for sensing peripheral environments during night traveling so as to secure traveling stability, is operating, and use infrared rays not only to sense peripheral environments, but also to deliver messages, thereby securing traveling stability and convenience.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Applicants: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY, KIA CORPORATION
    Inventor: Jung Wook Lim
  • Publication number: 20240077185
    Abstract: A lighting module is provided for generating two different lighting effects, and includes at least one light source, a first primary optical element, a second primary optical element, and a projection lens. The first primary optical element contains a diffusion surface diffusing the light beams from the light source to homogenously light the projections lens for a first lighting effect. The first primary optical element has a first reflector and second reflector. The first reflector reflects light beams from the light source in a boundary area between the diffusion surface and another section of the lighting module onto the second reflector to direct these light beams through the diffusion surface onto the projection lens. The second primary optical element directs light beams from the light source onto the projection lens to light the projection lens for a second lighting effect.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Björn Dreßler, Fabian Schüler
  • Publication number: 20240077186
    Abstract: A system for illuminating a surface has at least one lighting means and a housing. At least one lens is disposed within the housing. The at least one lens is supplied with light rays from the lighting means. The at least one lens for illuminating the surface is exchangeable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Michael Geppert, Elie Assy, Thomas Abel
  • Publication number: 20240077187
    Abstract: A vehicle interior illumination unit has a front diffuser panel and a rear reflector having centric and outer reflector cones into which light sources arranged on an illumination panel protrude at the rear. The centric and outer reflector cones widen towards the front diffuser panel and preferably have different cross sections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Henning BEIN, Robin HOFNER, Maxime MUSY
  • Publication number: 20240077188
    Abstract: A light source module includes a first light source and a second light source. The first light source is configured for emitting a first light having a first wavelength, and the first light includes a first part and a second part. The second light source is configured for emitting a second light having a second wavelength. The second light source includes a first wavelength conversion layer, and the first wavelength conversion layer is configured for converting the first light into the second light. One of the first part and the second part is incident to the first wavelength conversion layer, and the other of the first part and the second part is not incident to the first wavelength conversion layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Applicant: Qisda Corporation
    Inventors: Chih-Shiung CHIEN, Ming-Kuen LIN, Tsung-Hsun WU, Yi-Ling LO