Abstract: A laundry treating appliance includes a treating chamber, an agitator rotatably mounted in the treating chamber and having a skirt and a hollow shaft extending upwardly from the skirt, and a bulk dispenser located within the hollow shaft. The bulk dispenser includes a tubular tank with a rotatable actuator on one end, a dispenser on the other end, and a shaft passing through the tubular tank and connecting the rotatable actuator to the dispenser. A plurality of projections extend from the shaft for moving a treating chemistry through the hollow shaft.

Abstract: A washing machine comprises a housing, a drum rotatably disposed inside the housing, a driving shaft configured to transfer a rotational force from a driving motor of the washing machine to the drum, and a driving shaft flange configured to connect the driving shaft to the drum. The driving shaft flange comprises a first surface, a second surface substantially parallel to the first surface, wherein the first surface and the second surface are spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance in the vertical direction, and an extension portion formed perpendicular to the first surface and the second surface and connecting the first surface to the second surface. An edge of the first surface and an edge of the second surface and an edge of the extension portion are substantially aligned in vertical direction of the drum.

Abstract: A fabric treating appliance includes a cabinet defining an interior and having a top wall defining an access opening. A cover is provided that is movable relative to the cabinet between an open position and a closed position to selectively close the access opening. A tub is located within the interior and includes and open top aligned with the access opening. A rotatable basket is located within the tub and has a loading opening aligned with the open top and the access opening. A top wall extends between the cabinet and the tub. A scrubbing tool seat recessed in the top wall.

Abstract: A clothesline that folds, collapses, and converts into a decorative trellis when the clothesline is not being used as a conventional outdoor clothesline to dry clothes or air freshen items is disclosed. The decorative clothesline trellis may be wall-mounted such that when fully collapsed, the clothesline presents as a wall-mounted decorative trellis of various and possibly interchangeable decorative styles.

Abstract: A clothes treating apparatus includes: a cabinet; a tub; a drum; a base forming an air flow path including an air inlet and an air outlet; a heat exchanger; a supply duct forming a first supply flow and a second supply flow path; a discharge duct forming a first discharge flow path and a second discharge flow path; a first damper configured to be movable to a first position of opening the first supply flow path and closing the second supply flow path or a second position of closing the first supply flow path and opening the second supply flow path; and a second damper configured to be movable to a third position of opening the first discharge flow path and closing the second discharge flow path or a fourth position of closing the first discharge flow path and opening the second discharge flow path.

Abstract: A dryer appliance and a method of operating the dryer for a warming operation is provided. The dryer appliance includes an air handler to urge the flow of air through a chamber rotatably mounted in a cabinet and a heating assembly for heating the flow of air. A controller controls the heating assembly and the air handler to initiate a warming operation for an article in the chamber. The warming operation includes receiving input parameters for a warming operation and determining a duration of the warming operation from the input parameters. Based on the input parameters and duration of the warming operation a start time is determined and the warming operation is initiated at the determined start time.

Abstract: A dryer appliance and a method of operating a dryer appliance are provided. The dryer includes a drum defining a drying chamber rotatably mounted within a cabinet, an additive dispensing assembly to provide a dryer additive to the drying chamber, and a controller for initiating a drying operation. The controller obtains washer operating parameters from a washing machine, determines a drying operation based on the received parameters, initiates a dry cycle, and directs a dryer additive to be dispensed based on the dryer operating schedule.

Abstract: A system allows a user to create new designs for apparel and preview these designs before manufacture. Software and lasers are used in finishing apparel to produce a desired wear pattern or other design. As the user designs apparel, the system provides feedback as to what designs can be used, such as avoiding technical constraints with their designs.

Abstract: A system allows a user to create new designs for apparel and preview these designs before manufacture. Software and lasers are used in finishing apparel to produce a desired wear pattern or other design. The user's preview may be based upon a two-dimensional image of a wear pattern in a laser input file and, from a set of two-dimensional images of a base garment, create a three-dimensional view of the base garment with the wear pattern.

Abstract: A system allows a user to create new designs for apparel and preview these designs before manufacture. Software and lasers are used in finishing apparel to produce a desired wear pattern or other design. The system swaps garments in a digital asset to garments that are designed using the system.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for producing a printed textile item including: applying a pretreatment liquid to a fabric, and applying a white ink using an inkjet method to the fabric to which the pretreatment liquid has been applied, wherein the pretreatment liquid contains a polyvalent metal salt, a surfactant, and water, and the white ink contains a white inorganic pigment, resin particles, a surfactant, and water.

Abstract: A fabric has enhanced response characteristics for laser finishing. The fabric can be denim for denim apparel such as jeans. Software and lasers are used to finish apparel made of the fabric to produce a desired wear or distressing pattern or other design. The fabric allows for relatively fast color change in response to the laser, color changes in hue from indigo blue to white, many grayscale levels, and maintains strength and stretch properties. A method used to make the fabric includes spinning, dyeing, and weaving yarns in such a way to obtain the desired enhanced response characteristics for laser finishing.

Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure provides a method of affixing molecules to a polymer material, comprising: placing the polymer material in a reactor; removing at least a portion of sorbed water present in the polymer material; exposing the polymer material to a metal precursor to produce an inorganic-organic polymer hybrid material; and soaking the polymer hybrid material in a solution comprising the molecules.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for producing a zoned and/or layered substrate are described. A method can include providing a first supply of fibers, providing a second supply of fibers, and providing a headbox. The headbox can include a machine direction, a cross-direction, and a first cross-directional divider that separates a first zone of the headbox from a second zone of the headbox in a cross-directional manner. The method can further include transferring the first supply of fibers and the second supply of fibers to the headbox. The method can also include transferring the first supply of fibers and the second supply of fibers through the headbox to provide the substrate.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for adjusting a suction roll. The method includes: recording images and/or videos of the exterior of the roll and transmitting the recording to a computing unit; determining the actual values of the position of the sealing strips and/or edge deckles and/or other, non-visible components by the computing unit through image analysis of the image and/or video recording of the exterior of the roll and/or by acquiring values from an embedded sensor system; and displaying the determined actual values by superimposing the position of the non-visible components on a display with the image and/or video recording.

Abstract: A circuit board nonwoven fabric comprising a paper-formed structure which comprises a plurality of thick fibers in which the portion of greatest fiber diameter is 5 ?m or greater, and a plurality of fine fibers in which the portion of greatest fiber diameter is less than 5 ?m, wherein an average fiber length of the thick fibers is greater than an average fiber length of the fine fibers, the number of fine fibers is greater than the number of thick fibers, and the thick fibers have a flat shape with a major axis and a minor axis, the minor axis being oriented in a thickness direction of the paper-formed structure.

Abstract: A method of making an absorbent structure including mixing ultra-high molecular weight (“UHMW”) glyoxalated polyvinylamide adducts (“GPVM”) and/or high molecular weight (“BMW”), glyoxalated polyacrylamide and/or high cationic charge glyoxalated polyacrylamide (“GPAM”) copolymers and high molecular weight (“BMW”) anionic polyacrylamide (“APAM”) with the furnish during stock preparation of a wet laid papermaking process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to White Top Kraftliner paper comprising two to three layers of bleached or unbleached chemical fibers wherein the layers total 100% short eucalyptus chemical fiber, and at least one bulk additive. It also refers to the production process of said paper, use of said paper, and packaging produced with said paper.

Abstract: Present embodiments relate to a tie plate orientation device. More specifically, but without limitation present embodiments relate to a tie plate orientation device that orients tie plates in a desired orientation for subsequent feeding, including an optional handheld magnetic device for manual assisted manipulation of the tie plates.

Abstract: Present embodiments relate to a tie plate dispenser which selectively changes the orientation of the tie plates being ejected, if needed. An actuator is used to flip the tie plate as it falls from an ejection location of the dispenser.

Abstract: A bonded concrete walkway segment includes a walkway body formed of a concrete material, a duct extending through the walkway body from a first end of the walkway body to an opposite second end of the walkway body, a tendon including a strand extending through the duct, and a tendon grout filled within the duct around the strand. The tendon grout is cured to fix the strand in the duct.

Abstract: A panel assembly is designed to be installed adjacent each other comprising surface covering panels and joining padding layer panels. Surface covering panels comprises padding layer panels made of a first material, a sheet member affixed to the padding layer panel comprising edges extending beyond the padding layer panel; and a first component of a fastening element affixed to the edges. Joining padding layer panels comprise a body made of a second material different to the first material; and a second component of the fastening element affixed to the top surface of the joining padding layer. The components of the fastening element are adapted to interface with each other such as releasably attaching joining padding layer panels to the edges of adjacent surface covering panels, and maintain fastening of the adjacent surface covering panels when undergoing thermal expansion resulting in shear displacement of the components of the fastening element.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an artificial turf system provides for collecting infill from an existing artificial turf, wherein the collected infill comprises collected rubber granulates, mixing the collected rubber granulates and a binding agent for generating an elastic binding composition, applying the elastic binding composition over a base layer or over an optional existing artificial turf on top of the base layer, and applying a new artificial turf over the elastic binding composition, and the artificial turf system generated therein.

Abstract: A construction machine, in particular a road paver or tandem roller, for working a ground in a working direction, having a machine frame, an operator platform with at least one operator platform door and at least one travel unit, and an operating unit, the operating unit comprising an operator's seat for an operator of the construction machine, an operating console with operating elements for controlling the construction machine by the operator, a support structure on which both the operator's seat and the operating console are arranged, and a transverse guide with at least one guide rail, wherein the support structure is movably mounted on the at least one guide rail, so that the support structure together with the operator's seat and the operating console are configured to be movable along the at least one guide rail, wherein the support structure is configured such that it can be swiveled together with the operator's seat and the operating console about a swivel axis running in particular in vertical direc

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a road making machine in the form of a road finishing machine for producing a paving layer, or of a charger vehicle for conveying laying material to a road finishing machine. The road making machine includes a tractor, a primary drive source, a chassis, a material bunker, and a heating system, wherein the heating system includes a heat pump.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an earth working method for removing earth material by means of a tool (14) rotating around a working axis (R); the rotating tool (14) being carried by a machine frame (20) of an earth working machine (10); the machine frame (20) standing on a substrate (U) by way of a rollable propelling unit (13) and being driven by a propulsion drive apparatus (25, HM) to perform a propelled motion relative to the substrate (U) in a propulsion direction (VR); the propulsion direction (VR) enclosing with the working axis (R) an angle (?) different from 90°; and the present invention further relates to an earth working machine embodied to execute the earth working method.

Abstract: A brace and method for supporting a bollard panel in a vertical position includes a linear structural member having a panel connector to secure adjacent bollard panels to the linear structural member.

Abstract: An animal feces collection assembly for automatically collecting animal feces in a yard includes a cart that has a drive unit integrated into the cart and a collection space is integrated into the cart. The cart has a ramp is positionable in an open position or closed position. A collection unit is movably integrated into the cart to engage animal feces that have been collected on the ramp. The collection unit is actuated into a retracted condition to urge the animal feces upwardly along the ramp and into the collection space. A camera is coupled to the cart thereby facilitating the camera to capture footage of the yard view the animal feces. The drive unit is actuated to drive the cart toward the animal feces and the collection unit is actuated into an extended condition when the cart approaches the animal feces to automatically collect the animal feces from the yard.

Abstract: A loading area (1) for road sweeper (10) is provided comprising a tub (2) suitable to contain waste and defining at least an opening (20) through which waste can escape from the tub (2), a complementary surface (21) adjacent to the opening (20), a lid (3) configured to occupy, on command, the opening (20); a constraining mechanism (4) constraining in a compliant way the lid (3) to the tub (2) in such a manner to determine at least a closing configuration in which the lid (3) occupies entirely the opening (20), and an opening configuration in which the lid (3) frees entirely the opening (20); operation means (5) operatively connected to the constraining mechanism (4) and configured to bring the constraining mechanism (4) from the closing configuration to the opening configuration or vice versa; in which the constraining mechanism (4) is connected to said tub (2) at the complementary surface (21) and it is configured so that, in the opening configuration, the lid (3) is at least partially superimposed on the co

Abstract: A curb brush device for sweeping a newly formed curb includes a frame for attachment to a vehicle such that the frame extends forwardly from the vehicle. The frame includes a frame attachment bracket and a rail coupled to the frame attachment bracket. A brush arm is coupled to the rail and is extendable laterally from the rail. A brush is coupled to the brush arm. The brush is rotatable for sweeping a surface laterally offset from the vehicle.

Abstract: Systems and methods for a selectively-activated magnetic strip under a vehicle chassis that is powered to pick up nails and other metal debris. The magnetic strip can be selectively activated using an electromagnet powered by the vehicle and controlled by an onboard computer. The magnetic strip can generally be powered on while the vehicle is driving and selectively deactivated based on mapping data to avoid interactions with metallic infrastructure. The magnetic strip can be selectively deactivated based on vehicle parameters, such as vehicle speed.

Abstract: An autonomous snow removal system is described. The autonomous snow removal system includes an autonomous, battery-powered, robot with an interchangeable snow removal assembly. The robot includes an onboard computer which connects wirelessly to a snow removal unit. As snow falls into the unit, the snow is measured and categorized, and data is transmitted to the onboard computer. The system may determine when to clear snow based at least in part on the amount and type of snow that has been collected. An object of the autonomous snow removal system is to provide highly accurate snow removal operations autonomously. Users may also calibrate the system and set way points using the app such that the robot clears snow from driveways or walkways only when specific conditions are present as preset by the user.

Abstract: An auger housing as part of a snowthrower or part of a snowthrower implement for attachment with a vehicle. The auger housing may include a rear wall and spaced-apart first and second sidewalls connected to one another by the rear wall to define a front-facing collection opening. The rear wall may define a lower edge extending between the first and second sidewalls along a transverse direction. The auger housing may also include an oscillating scraper connected to the lower edge of the rear wall. The oscillating scraper extends downwardly from the lower edge toward a ground surface and is configured to move relative to the rear wall in a reciprocating motion.

Abstract: A shark-attack-prevention ocean wall device is provided. The device is comprised of a post and net system that can be anchored into an ocean floor and provides a vertical net barrier. The barrier can be erected around a specific area of an ocean or other body of water to provide a swimming area free of dangerous animals, such as but not limited to sharks.

Abstract: A boat dock structure includes an upper deck, sides extending downward from the upper deck, and a wheel bumper having a substantially round shape. The wheel bumper has a first portion and a second portion, the first portion being positioned under the upper deck, the second portion extending outward from the cutout portion of at least one of the sides to protect the boat dock and a boat from damage when the boat is docking at the boat dock adjacent to the wheel bumper. At least one of the sides may have a cutout portion.

Abstract: The pile plug (1) has independent buoyancy, high displacement and a rigid structure of the skeleton (2) and a flexible sheath (3) at least on the side surface of the plug body, while the flexible sheath constitutes an airtight container equipped with pneumatic valves (4). The sheathing material (3) of the plug (1) can be made of a material with a high friction coefficient in relation to the pile material selected from the group: natural rubber, synthetic rubber, polyurethane. Inside the cap (1) there is a pile venting pipe (14) closed with a pile venting valve (15), which connects the space inside the pile with the surroundings. Preferably, the cap (1) has a ballast load (16) internally for positioning the plug with respect to the pile and for balancing the cap horizontally and also preventing unfavourable rotation of the pile.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides polymer composite helical anchors/piles comprising a polymer composite shaft and at least one polymer composite helical plate extending laterally from the polymer composite shaft.

Abstract: A temporary mechanical and fluidic connection with an anchor wall of a subsea tubular may use a substantially solid, reusable lid for a subsea tubular, which comprises a substantially solid upper surface, a predetermined set of lid anchors (20), a predetermined set of selectively activated valves (30), a seal (40) configured to engage an internal wall (101) of the subsea tubular and create a seal between substantially solid upper surface and the internal wall of the subsea tubular, a connector (50), and a controller (60) by maneuvering the substantially solid, reusable lid proximate an open end (102) of a subsea tubular (100), attaching the substantially solid, reusable lid to the open end of the subsea tubular, using the lid anchors (20) to secure the substantially solid, reusable lid to the open end of the subsea tubular, and operatively engaging the seal (40) to create an occlusive seal between substantially solid upper surface and an internal wall (101) of the subsea tubular.

Abstract: An inflatable active packer includes: an inner steel pile; and a sleeve coaxially disposed outside the inner steel pile. The inner diameter of the sleeve is larger than the outer diameter of the inner steel pile. The length of the sleeve is less than or equal to the length of the inner steel pile. The sleeve includes an inner wall, and one end of the inner wall is provided with a guide lug. A strengthened clamping layer is attached to the inner wall of the sleeve. A rubber capsule is fixedly disposed in the middle of the strengthened clamping layer; two ends of the strengthened clamping layer are fixedly connected to the sleeve through a compression member. A mounting hole is disposed in the middle of the strengthened clamping layer. The sleeve includes a through hole coaxially with the mounting hole.

Abstract: Aspects of a geogrid system and method for improving substrate interactions within a geotechnical environment is disclosed. In one aspect a geotechnical environment is configured with a horizontal multilayer mechanically stabilizing geogrid. In said aspect the geogrid is extruded with a polymeric material and a compressible cellular layer, wherein the geogrid comprises a heightened aspect ratio with a patterned structure of engineered discontinuities and a plurality of strong axes. The combination of elements provides for a system and method of stabilizing soils and aggregate, by resisting lateral movement from the strong axes, and trapping particles in the patterned structure of engineered discontinuities.

Abstract: A raised foundation system for supporting a prefabricated real property structure having a downwardly facing mounting structure. The system includes a slab having footers; for each footer, a column attached thereto; a plurality of elongated main braces attached to the columns; and a plurality of elongated lateral braces attached to the main braces. At least two of the main braces extend along a plane, and each lateral brace extends the plane or another plane parallel to the plane. The main and lateral braces form an upwardly facing mounting structure configured to attach to the downwardly facing mounting structure.

Abstract: A rotating linear adjustment bracket (RLAB) for use in providing connective support between construction building materials and a ground mounted pier includes a base plate mounted to a sleeve. The RLAB includes one or more gussets bridging the base to the sleeve to increase its strength. A bracket is then attached to the base plate for connecting various construction materials to the base plate. The bracket can be configured in various sizes and shapes as needed for attachment to the building construction materials.

Abstract: A ballast tray assembly includes a support interface at the center of the ballast tray assembly, the support interface formed by a ballast tray assembly aperture arrangement through a multiple of flanges around a center compartment and an interface plate including a central aperture, a mount aperture arrangement, and an interface plate aperture arrangement, the central aperture located at the center of the interface plate at the center compartment, the mount aperture arrangement around the central aperture and within the interface plate aperture arrangement, the interface plate attachable to the support interface, the mount aperture arrangement specific to a lattice tower which is to be mounted to the interface.

Abstract: A submersible data center (180, 180a, 180b) configured in a water-tight capsule for deployment in a body of water. The data center capsules (180, 180a, 180b) are mounted on a submersible platform (110) of an elevator apparatus (100, 100a), which is equipped with a support leg (130a) or support legs (130) and winches (132) are located near a top of the support leg or each of the support legs. The data center capsules (180, 180a, 180b) can be submerged underwater for operation or be winched up above the water for retrieval/maintenance. A first-time deployment of the support leg(s) (130, 130a) is provided by leg-lowering winches (112) located on the submersible platform (110). Heat exchangers (190) or chillers (190a) are used, or a centralized chiller (190b) is used, to dissipate heat energy from inside the data center capsules (180, 180a, 180b) to the surrounding water. Accompanying methods of operations are also described.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cover for a utility vault and a method for making such covers. The cover is formed from fiberglass reinforcement layers, a low-density core, and a polymer mix matrix. The reinforcement layers include a bottom reinforcement layer, one or more edge reinforcement layers, and a top reinforcement layer. A first portion of the edge reinforcement layer overlaps a portion of the bottom reinforcement layer and a second portion of the edge reinforcement layer overlaps a portion of the top reinforcement layer. The core is positioned between the top and bottom reinforcement layers. The reinforcement layers are formed from fiberglass fabric and may include fiberglass layers whose fibers are oriented quadraxially. The polymer mix impregnates the fabric layers, encases the core, and binds the components together. The polymer matrix includes a thermoset polymer resin.

Abstract: A geosynthetic clay liner for containing low pH, acidic fluids including a dry blended mix 90%-99% by weight bentonite and 1%-10% by weight high molecular weight cellulose ether polymer, and a method and containment including the liner to protect an environment around a site having low pH, acidic fluids.

Abstract: A boom extension for an excavator is disclosed. The boom extension extends the length of the boom by about 2-2.5 feet. The boom extension is comprised of a bent metal plate, a flat bar, machined bosses, machined collars, and a metal rod (such as a solid steel rod). The boom extension also includes a cylinder extension with two collars on one end and one collar on the other end allowing the boom extension to operate normally without additional hydraulic components.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a working machine, which comprises a first boom part, a second boom part detachably connectable to the first boom part, a first and a second fluid-guiding line and a coupling device for reversibly coupling the first and second lines. The first line is arranged on the first boom part and the second line is arranged on the second boom part. The coupling device comprises a first coupling part connected to the first line in a fluid-conducting manner, a second coupling part connected to the second line in a fluid-conducting manner and connected to the second boom part, and a pivot part connected to the first boom part, which can be pivoted about a pivot axis. By pivoting the pivot part about the pivot axis, the two coupling parts can be coupled in a fluid-conducting manner. According to the disclosure, the working machine comprises a locking mechanism.

Abstract: A pin-on boom extension system for an excavator including (1) a top bar; (2) a bottom boom tube adapted to receive a free end of the excavator boom, the bottom tube including a first aperture aligned with a second aperture; (3) a first securing pin adapted to extend through the first aperture and the second aperture; (4) a first pivot bar secured to the bottom boom tube and to the top bar; (5) the second pivot bar having the first end secured to the bottom boom tube and a second end secured to the top bar; (6) a first adjustment plate extending from the first side of the bottom boom tube to the second side of the bottom boom tube; and (7) a second adjustment plate extending from the first side of the bottom boom tube to the second side of the bottom boom tube.

Abstract: The invention provides a skid steer rake capable of adjustment and modulation during use, without any need to halt operation of attached machinery. The skid steer rake is configured with a plurality of scarifiers capable of deployment and retraction during course of use of the device, as well as a landscape rake and a plurality of clod-cleaving wheels. The scarifiers can be latched in various positions depending on the user's needs. The skid steer rake can be operated in a push or pull configuration, if necessary. Another embodiment of the skid steer rake is configured to have clod-cleaving wheels adjustable to the uneven terrain while maintaining contact of the scarifiers and the skid steer rake with the ground surface.