Patents Issued in June 25, 2024
  • Patent number: 12018460
    Abstract: An excavator may include a lower traveling body; an upper turning body pivotally installed to the lower traveling body; an engine installed in the upper turning body; a main pump driven by the engine; and a processor and a memory that stores program instructions causing the processor to control a flow rate of hydraulic oil discharged by the main pump. The program instructions can cause the processor to, when a load of the engine increases, delay a response of the main pump 14 until an actual torque of the engine rises up to a level corresponding to the load of the engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: SUMITOMO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kiminori Sano, Ryuji Shiratani
  • Patent number: 12018461
    Abstract: A shovel includes a lower traveling body, an upper swiveling body that is mounted on the lower traveling body so as to be able to swivel, a traveling actuator that drives the lower traveling body, and a control device that is provided in the upper swiveling body, wherein the control device operates the traveling actuator based on information about a target position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: SUMITOMO CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Takashi Nishi
  • Patent number: 12018462
    Abstract: A hydraulic machine can include one or movable loads and one or more control units associated with actuators operating the movable loads. The control units can include an accelerometer, a gyroscope, and a magnetometer, the accelerometer being adapted to detect an orientation of the control unit relative to a gravity force vector, the magnetometer being adapted to detect an orientation of the control unit relative to a fixed magnetic field, and the gyroscope being adapted to detect yaw, pitch and roll, rates of the control unit. The magnetometer can be used to align the data from the control units such that the position, orientation, and velocity of the movable loads, including an end effector of the hydraulic machine, can be determined and controlled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: DANFOSS A/S
    Inventor: Aaron H. Jagoda
  • Patent number: 12018463
    Abstract: A system and method for various levels of automation of a swing-to-hopper motion for a rope shovel. An operator controls a rope shovel during a dig operation to load a dipper with materials. A controller receives position data, either via operator input or sensor data, for the dipper and a hopper where the materials are to be dumped. The controller then calculates an ideal path for the dipper to travel to be positioned above the hopper to dump the contents of the dipper. In some embodiments, the controller outputs operator feedback to assist the operator in traveling along the ideal path to the hopper. In some embodiments, the controller restricts the dipper motion such that the operator is not able to deviate beyond certain limits of the ideal path. In some embodiments, the controller automatically controls the movement of the dipper to reach the hopper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: JOY GLOBAL SURFACE MINING INC
    Inventors: Wesley P. Taylor, Michael J. Linstroth
  • Patent number: 12018464
    Abstract: A lug member includes a slide platform defining a slide groove that further defines a sliding direction, a first end that is disposed along the sliding direction, and a second end that is disposed along the sliding direction. A spacer engaging projection extends downwardly from the slide platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: Caterpillar Inc.
    Inventors: Phillip J. Kunz, Patrick S. Campomanes
  • Patent number: 12018465
    Abstract: A heel shroud can include a base with a leg having a profile formed thereon and another leg having a receptacle and at least one wear member receiving opening formed therein, a wear member with a leg having a profile formed therein for sliding engagement with the base profile and another leg having at least one inwardly facing projection formed thereon, a retainer opening formed in the projection, and a retainer member received in the receptacle and the retainer opening. A method can include sliding a leg of a wear member onto a leg of a base, thereby aligning a receptacle formed in another base leg with a retainer opening formed in a projection of another wear member leg, inserting a retainer member in the receptacle and the retainer opening, and installing a fastener in the retainer member, thereby preventing removal of the retainer member from the receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: BLACK CAT WEAR PARTS, LTD.
    Inventor: John A. Ruvang
  • Patent number: 12018466
    Abstract: A diverter seal member for a diverter structure of a tub spout structure includes a central body, a first seal extension, and a second seal extension. The central body includes a first side and a second side. The first seal extension extends from the first side of the central body. The first seal extension includes a first extension side and an extension end. The extension end extends substantially perpendicular to the first extension end. The second seal extension extends from the second side of the central body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventors: Shashank Varma, Matthew J. Ball, Andrew D. Wieberdink, Evan Yee, Kellen D. Beauchesne
  • Patent number: 12018467
    Abstract: The present invention describes a water recirculation system intended for recycling of water or discarding of water not suitable to recycle, said water recirculation system (1) comprising a flow path for recirculation (50), at least one water treating unit (6), and a sensor unit (7) arranged for measurement of at least water quality, and wherein the sensor unit (7) is connected to a control unit which decides if water should be recycled or discarded in a point of separation (30) based on the measurement of the water quality, said water recirculation system (1) also comprises a first heating source (00), and wherein the water recirculation system (1) also comprises a second heating source (200).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: ORBITAL SYSTEMS AB
    Inventors: Mårten Öbrink, Michael Ridell
  • Patent number: 12018468
    Abstract: An articulating shower assembly in provided. The articulating shower assembly includes a linkage assembly operable between a first position and a second position. A spray head is coupled to the linkage assembly and is operable between the first position and the second position. A handle is pivotally coupled to the linkage assembly such that the linkage assembly is configured to transition between the first position and the second position in response to a force applied to the handle. In some embodiments, the linkage assembly includes a first link arm, a second link arm, and a pivot body, where the pivot body is fluidly coupled to the spray head. The first link arm may be rigid while the second link arm is structured to extend and collapse as the linkage assembly transitions between the first position and the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: KOHLER CO.
    Inventor: Chanseol Chung
  • Patent number: 12018469
    Abstract: Provided are automatic faucet systems with remote activation and kits for retrofitting existing faucets to include remote activation. Automatic faucets systems with remote activation can include a faucet comprising a faucet body and a faucet spout; an outlet hose in fluid communication with a cold water supply line, a hot water supply line, and the faucet spout; an electromechanical valve fluidly coupled to the outlet hose and configured to control water flow to the faucet spout; an activator separate from the faucet body and configured to be placed in a variety of positions during installation of the faucet system; and a controller configured to receive a first signal from the activator and, in response to the first signal, to control the electromechanical valve to control water flow to the spout.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: AS America, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Soberano, Karl Torres, Walter Pitsch, Sal Gattone
  • Patent number: 12018470
    Abstract: A clicker drain assembly includes a unitary main drain body. The clicker drain assembly further includes a drain stopper assembly, a clicker drain seal, an actuating assembly, and a drain trim ring. The drain trim ring is configured to couple to the main drain body and receive the clicker drain seal and the actuating assembly. The stopper assembly is configured to couple to the actuating assembly and actuate the actuating assembly when pressed by a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Inventor: Sharathkumar B. Badiger
  • Patent number: 12018471
    Abstract: A flush toilet, comprising a washing water supply portion which has a water outlet and a water inlet configured to connect to an external water supply pipe, is disclosed. Water flowing in from the water inlet flows from a first water inlet pipe to a second water inlet pipe, and then flows from the second water inlet pipe to the water outlet, a flow sectional area of the first water inlet pipe is smaller than a flow sectional area of the water inlet, and a flow sectional area of the second water inlet pipe is larger than the flow sectional area of the first water inlet pipe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: XIAMEN AXENT CORPORATION LIMITED
    Inventors: Changfa Jiang, Jin Chen, Ting Huang
  • Patent number: 12018472
    Abstract: A kit, and an assembly formed with components of the kit, comprises a fitting for the top of a septic tank or water tank, one or more frusto-conical rings shaped to interconnect with an identical ring to form an undulating wall riser that extends upwardly from the tank top fitting, and a lid. The lid is shaped for multi-purpose use: closing off the opening of either the large end or the small end of a ring/riser—whichever is uppermost, or closing off the fitting when there is no riser. Joints between the rings of the riser, and between a ring/riser and the fitting of a tank, are held together by latching tabs and/or screws. A fitting may be integral with a tank top.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: Infiltrator Water Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Paul R Holbrook
  • Patent number: 12018473
    Abstract: A laminated lumber constructed volumetric modular unit constructed at a modular unit factory and shipped assembled to a modular building project site is disclosed. The laminated lumber constructed volumetric modular unit includes a floor structure and ceiling structure interconnected by opposing side wall structures and opposing end wall structures, a plurality of floor trusses disposed within the floor structure, a plurality of ceiling trusses disposed within the ceiling structure, a plurality of wall studs disposed within the opposing side wall structures and opposing end wall structures, one or more rim joists attached to the ceiling structure, and one or more multiple laminated lumbers attached to the floor structure and extending between the opposing end wall structures for carrying the load of the modular unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: BEST GEN MODULAR, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Heitsman, Jay Christenson
  • Patent number: 12018474
    Abstract: A corner support assembly comprises a first portion and a second portion. The first portion has a first flange configured and arranged to be connected to a corner. The second portion has a second flange. The second portion is operatively connected to the first portion, and the second portion is configured and arranged to be adjustable relative to the first portion to vary a distance between the first and second flanges of the first and second portions to accommodate varying thicknesses of different types of insulation between the first and second flanges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Inventor: John H. Koester
  • Patent number: 12018475
    Abstract: The invention provides a waterproofing membrane which does not require a removable release sheet but which nevertheless bonds to post-cast concrete and facilitates water-tight sealing at membrane-to-membrane overlaps. The waterproofing membrane comprises a carrier and pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) layers, an inorganic particle layer having particulate bodies which are partially embedded in the PSA and which have an average particle size less than the average thickness of the PSA layer, and an anti-submarining nano-silica-containing coating layer attached to un-embedded portions of the inorganic particles to prevent total embedding into the PSA when the membrane is rolled or unrolled, whereby water-tight seams are facilitated between overlapped portions of adjacently installed waterproofing membranes, and whereby the water-tight seam is achieved preferably using only detailing or waterproofing tape and without the additional use of a liquid primer, mastic, or other coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: GCP Applied Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Huhe Chen, Hongmei Ding, Lijun Xin, Robert A. Wiercinski
  • Patent number: 12018476
    Abstract: A mounting device including a base having an open bottom, a longitudinal axis, and a linear guide on the base. The linear guide guides support hardware in linear movement along the longitudinal axis. An internal cavity is under the base for containing a sealant against and in cooperation with a roof when the mounting device is secured to the roof. An opening is though the base is for receiving a fastener when the mounting device is secured to the roof. The opening is in communication with the internal cavity. The linear guide extends beyond the internal cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: Unirac Inc.
    Inventor: Shawn Meine
  • Patent number: 12018477
    Abstract: A structure system that enables heat, sound and moisture insulation without having a thermal bridge and has its own load-bearing elements, and a production method is disclosed. The structure system has at least one main load-bearing system, and at least one filling material that partially or completely surrounds the main load-bearing system and has an insulating feature. The production method of the structure system has the steps of placing the main loadbearing system in at least one mould in a way that there is a space between the main load-bearing system and the surfaces of the mould, wherein the filling material does not adhere to the mould and the mould limits the filling material so as to shape it, filling and drying the filling material in the space so as to partially or completely surround the main load-bearing system, and removing the mould after the drying process is completed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Inventor: Berkay Hakki Savkay
  • Patent number: 12018478
    Abstract: An approved dynamic construction is used for effectively thermally insulating and sealing of a safing slot between a floor of a building and an exterior wall construction, wherein the exterior wall construction includes a curtain wall configuration defined by an interior wall glass surface including one or more aluminum framing members, wherein the vision glass extends to the finished floor level below. The dynamic, thermally insulating and sealing system includes a first element for receiving the insulating elements and positioned in the zero spandrel area of a glass curtain wall construction including only vision glass to maintain thermally insulating and sealing of the safing slot during exposure to fire and heat as well as movement in order to maintain a complete seal extending across the sating slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: Hilti Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Arndt Andresen, Matthew Zemler, Chad Stroike
  • Patent number: 12018479
    Abstract: The disclosure discloses a method for preparing a multifunctional ecological exterior wall, including: preparing a ceramic board of a ceramic thermal insulation waterproof layer; preparing a ceramic sound-absorbing board of a sound-absorbing layer; and installing a ecological exterior wall: leveling a surface of the wall of a building with cement slurry, and applying a cement bonding layer thereon; laying the ceramic thermal insulation waterproof board on the cement bonding layer, and applying the cement bonding layer on the ceramic board; laying the ceramic sound-absorbing board on the cement bonding layer and reserving a gap used to place a pipe; driving the screw-thread steel bolt from the surface of the ceramic sound-absorbing board into the wall obliquely; installing and fixing the pipe in the gap, which is reserved at the upper of the ceramic sound-absorbing board; planting a green plant on the surface of the ceramic board of the sound-absorbing layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: SHANXI TIANHE NEW MATERIAL TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Suogui Zhang, Guoliang Sun, Ruigang Zhang, Yixing Deng, Dake Wang
  • Patent number: 12018480
    Abstract: An acoustic damping structural system includes studs, tracks, and acoustic damping members. The studs and tracks include a first wall, a second wall, and a third wall that define a channel. The third wall includes a first portion perpendicular to the first wall, a second portion perpendicular to the first portion, and a third portion perpendicular to the second portion to define a ledge along a length of the third wall. The tracks are coupled to a support, such as floor joists and roof beams, in parallel. Opposite ends of the studs are received in the channels of the tracks, with the acoustic damping members received on and coupled to the ledges of pairs of the studs and pairs of the tracks. The acoustic damping members are planar with the ledges and the studs and tracks, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Inventor: Jon Sessler
  • Patent number: 12018481
    Abstract: A reflection glass curtainwall fixing by flexibly pressing and with hidden cable includes a cable, glass panels, a support fixed to the cable, limiting grooves opened at sides of the glass panels facing the cable, two limiting sliders which are slidably connected to the support and have a locked configuration and an unlocked configuration, and two limiting frame which are respectively located at two sides of the cable, each limiting frame comprises two connecting rods, and when the two limiting sliders are in the locked configuration, the free ends of the two connecting rods snap into the respective limiting grooves at the corresponding sides; and when the two limiting sliders are in the unlocked configuration, the free ends of the two connecting rods are respectively disengaged from the limiting grooves at the respective sides.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: ZHEJIANG UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Huifeng Hu, Jiongjiong Shi
  • Patent number: 12018482
    Abstract: An exterior wall panel system is provided. The exterior wall panel system includes a wall panel and a wall supporting member. The wall panel includes an exterior facia mounted to a panel perimeter frame having a head frame with an inner male panel engagement leg, a jamb frame, and a sill frame with a female panel engagement pocket. The wall supporting member includes an extruded structural member with a panel mounting flange and a shop-installed panel fastener on the panel mounting flange. The panel fastener includes a fastener stem with a stem diameter and a fastener head. The head frame or the jamb frame has a shop-fabricated jamb fastener hole for engaging the panel fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Inventor: Raymond Ting
  • Patent number: 12018483
    Abstract: An acoustic baffle (1) to be arranged in a building for the absorption of sound propagating there through, the acoustic baffle (1) comprising at least one panel (2) of a sound absorbing material, wherein the baffle (1) comprises at least one edge portion (3) having a recess (4) arranged therein of a size and shape so as to be capable of accommodating a suspension profile (8) in form-fit therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: Knauf Gips KG
    Inventors: Karl Michael Knoblauch, Markus Riessler, Michael Viebahn
  • Patent number: 12018484
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to ceiling panels, for example, suitable for use forming a ceiling surface. The present disclosure relates more particularly to a ceiling panel including a panel body and a bracket. The panel body includes an upper surface, a lower surface, a first end, a second end, a first lateral side, and a second lateral side. The bracket extends upward from the upper surface of the panel body and is offset from a center of gravity of the panel body toward the first end. The bracket includes an upper fastener configured to attach the ceiling panel to a frame element of a ceiling grid. An angle of the panel body is adjustable with respect to the attachment of the upper fastener of the bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Inventors: Michael Magin, David A. Bailey, Christopher G. Jones
  • Patent number: 12018485
    Abstract: A ceiling façade system includes: a ceiling tile including an interior panel defining a first edge extending along a first side of the ceiling tile and a second edge extending along a second side of the ceiling tile opposite the first edge, a heating element, and an insulator layer arranged over the heating element opposite the interior panel; a first receiver extending along and configured to support the first side of the ceiling tile on a linear lighting track arranged on a ceiling structure and configured to locate the first edge of the interior panel adjacent and partially concealing the linear lighting track; and a second receiver extending along and configured to support the second side of the ceiling tile on a linear seam track arranged on the ceiling structure, the linear seam track laterally offset from the linear lighting track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: Cover Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexis Xavier Rivas, Jemuel Joseph, Thomas Heyer, Craig Derian, Katherine Stavisky, Robert Jackson, Scott Kevern, Tyler Peterson, Jose Morales
  • Patent number: 12018486
    Abstract: A ceiling system is provided for use in a building space. The ceiling system has an open cell grid structure and is attached to a support structure of the building via hanging hardware. The open cell grid structure is constructed of a plurality of bottom panels attached to the hanging hardware, a plurality of middle panels attached to the plurality of bottom panels, and a plurality of top panels attached to the plurality of middle panels. The bottom, middle, and top panels are arranged in a plurality of rows and arranged to ensure that the plurality of panels form an interconnected system capable of being extended to any size desired by a user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: AWI Licensing LLC
    Inventor: Marie A. DePaul
  • Patent number: 12018487
    Abstract: A building apparatus for a residential or commercial building that includes a prefabricated wall panel and a horizontal beam mounted on a top of the prefabricated wall panel. The prefabricated wall panel includes a first concrete block, a second concrete block, and an insulation panel sandwiched between the two concrete blocks. A plurality of spaced-apart hollow tubes extend between the top side and the bottom side of the prefabricated wall panel and each tube has a flange at its a periphery. The tubes reinforce the first concrete block, and the flanges are supported on the top side of the wall. The horizontal beam is fastened to these flanges. The prefabricated wall panel further includes a U-shape beam that extends from the top side to the bottom side and is positioned at or near the left side or the right side of the prefabricated wall panel. A plurality of slings spaced apart run along a length of the U-shape beam and can provide for assembling two wall panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Inventor: Corey S Rasmussen
  • Patent number: 12018488
    Abstract: A system, method, and apparatus for post-tensioning in masonry-based system, especially concrete support systems. In one embodiment, a system is presented that can include an anchor, pocket-former, and bolt, wherein the pocket-former can be configured to engage each of the anchor and bolt to facilitate securing of the system to a form. In another embodiment, a method of post-tensioning is presented, wherein a tendon can be suspended at the live end via connections facilitated by a pocket-former. In another embodiment, a system and method of post-tensioning is presented that prevents a pocket and anchor from being contaminated with debris that could ultimately compromise the integrity of the tensioned material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: POST TECH MANUFACTURING, LLC
    Inventors: Evan Langston, Bryant Morgan, Jeffrey Alan Cook
  • Patent number: 12018489
    Abstract: A roof drain including a base defining a channel and an axis, a gravel guard coupled to the base and including a plurality of teeth, where the gravel guard defines a plurality of gullets between the teeth, and a dome coupled to the base, where the dome includes a plurality of ribs, where the ribs define a plurality of gaps therebetween, and where each gap is radially aligned with a corresponding gullet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: ZURN WATER, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Alan Majocka, Matthew Curtis Henderson, Christopher Joseph Say
  • Patent number: 12018490
    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 truss spanning a top 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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: GUTTERGLOVE, INC.
    Inventor: Robert C. Lenney
  • Patent number: 12018491
    Abstract: A fastener assembly for mounting a panel to a framework includes an elongate flexible tie having a proximal end and an opposing distal end and a clamping block. The clamping block has a tie-receiving channel extending between an inner and an opposing outer side, and a gripper in or adjacent the tie-receiving channel for gripping the tie. The proximal end is fixable to the clamping block and, in use, the inner side of the clamping block abuts the panel and the gripper grips the tie such that tension in the tie presses the inner side of the clamping block against the panel. A mesh panel made of polymeric material and having a honeycomb shaped mesh, together with the fastener assembly, forms a barrier system for erecting a drop-protection barrier on a safety railing, scaffolding, or like framework.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: MRM HK Limited
    Inventors: Robert Wesley Schlipper, Andrea Ragazzo
  • Patent number: 12018492
    Abstract: Systems and method for supporting a cover material to a support material include a coupling device that includes an inner coupler and an outer coupler. The inner coupler and the outer coupler are separably joined. The inner coupler may be attached to the support material, and the outer coupler may be attached to the cover material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope, Inc.
    Inventors: Nathan Bradley Creech, Richard Braunstein
  • Patent number: 12018493
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to building surface products, for example, suitable for forming a building surface. The present disclosure relates more particularly to a building surface product including a panel having a front surface, a rear surface, and a gypsum body between the front surface and rear surface. A first attachment clip is secured to the rear surface of the panel and includes a first leg extending outward from the rear surface of the panel. A retaining flange is coupled to the first leg and extends over the rear surface in a first direction. The retaining flange includes a slot that is configured to receive a post so as to secure the building surface product to a support structure. A first fastener that penetrates the rear surface of the panel is attached to the first leg so as to secure the attachment clip to the panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: CertainTeed Gypsum, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Briggs, William Lentlie, Brock Jacobites, Kim Dupont-Madinier, David Knutson, Brian Butler, Aaron Bruckerhoff
  • Patent number: 12018494
    Abstract: Support element for spacers comprising a base provided for being placed on a surface elevation pedestal, which basis is provided with at least a first and a second window having a curved geometry, each window being provided for applying therein one of the spacers in such a manner that the spacer can be freely moved in the window in which it is applied and be guided by that window when being moved, the first and second window each having a start section and a final section, the final section of the first window and the start section of the second window being juxtaposed one to each other in such a manner that a linear axis starting from a centre of the basis in a direction towards an external border of the basis crosses successively the final section of the first window and the start section of the second window.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: Buzon Pedestal International S.A.
    Inventors: Laurent Buzon, Carlo Cosijns
  • Patent number: 12018495
    Abstract: A floor element for forming a floor covering, the floor element comprising a decorative layer comprising a ceramic material, an intermediate layer comprising a resin material, and a support layer arranged below the decorative layer, wherein the support layer comprises edges provided with coupling elements configured to realize a mechanical coupling with coupling elements of an adjacent floor element and wherein the resin material comprises a modulus of elasticity greater than 0.1 GPa, preferably greater than 0.5 GPa, even more preferably greater than 1 GPa.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: Dal-Tile, LLC
    Inventors: Claudio Caselli, Rahul Patki
  • Patent number: 12018496
    Abstract: A framing accessory includes a bead and a backing strip. The bead may comprise a first leg, a second leg, and a lip. The second leg may comprise a plurality of openings. The strip may be attached to the upper surface of the first leg. In some embodiments, the strip may comprise a single layer of material, while in other embodiments, the strip may comprise two or more layers of material. The strip may comprise material having fire resistant, intumescent, and/or sound insulating properties. The finishing accessory may be configured to be installed in a gap at a head of wall joint by positioning the first leg and strip along the top edge of a wallboard panel and the second leg extending vertically downward along the outer surface of the wallboard panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: Clarkwestern Dietrich Building Systems LLC
    Inventors: Gregg A. Stahl, Adam J. Shoemaker
  • Patent number: 12018497
    Abstract: A masonry veneer wall cladding system may include a first layer of a ceramic based veneer, such as formed steel calcium silicate, and a second layer that is formed of a rigid thermal insulation panel such as an expanded foam. The two layers are bonded together with an air gap between the layers. The panels are mounted to supporting wall structure with wall support mounting fittings, or cleats. The fittings have a first leg and a second leg, and a web connecting the two legs. The first leg has slots for mechanical fasteners. The slots permit the fitting to slide, so a panel can be put in place, and then the fitting, or cleat can slide down to trap the panel in place. The panel has accommodations for the engaging fingers of the cleat. In one embodiment, the air gap can define the accommodation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: Fero Corporation
    Inventor: Michael Hatzinikolas
  • Patent number: 12018498
    Abstract: A distribution boom for a concrete pump comprises at least a first and a second boom arm, wherein the first and the second boom arm are connected to one another via a joint and are pivotable relative to one another via the joint about a pivot axis, and a concrete delivery line is provided along the boom arms. The joint connects the first and the second boom arm offset to one another so that the load-bearing structures of each of the two boom arms intersect a separating plane running perpendicular to the pivot axis between the first and the second boom arm only in the joint, wherein a hydraulic cylinder is arranged on one boom arm and connected to the other boom arm via coupling rods so that the two boom arms can be pivoted relative to one another by the hydraulic cylinder about the pivot axis of the joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: Putzmeister Engineering GmbH
    Inventors: Ansgar Müller, Thomas Greule
  • Patent number: 12018499
    Abstract: Provided is an accumulative sliding construction method of segmental track-changing for unequal-span structure, which divides the unequal-span structure into at least two sliding sections according to span variation, and a plurality of track segments corresponding to the spans of each sliding section. By providing sliders on the main truss/beam of each sliding section at positions corresponding to the track segments that each main truss/beam need to pass through, the sliding section smoothly passes through the sliding track segments to be in position; in addition, the main truss/beam of each sliding section is provided with temporary lengthening auxiliary structure or divided into an initial-mounted unit and rear-mounted units to allow the main truss/beam of each sliding section to pass through the track segments smoothly and to be in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignees: GUANGZHOU CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING CO., LTD., GUANGZHOU WU YANG CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Long Wang, Huqing Liang, Wei Wei, Wuji Lan, Zhenying Chen, Jianming Wen, Dehui Lu, Jiali Cao, Wenjian Ye
  • Patent number: 12018500
    Abstract: A lightweight composite roofing support system comprises a longitudinally-extending core member comprising a longitudinally-extending first roof contact side comprising a first core edge and opposed second core edge, a longitudinally-extending second side comprising a second side working surface, the second side tapering toward the first core edge at a first acute angle, and a longitudinally-extending third side comprising a third side working surface, the third side tapering toward the second core edge at a second acute angle that is different than the first acute angle, a laterally-extending first core end comprising an integral first recess defining a first handle/grip, and an opposed laterally-extending second core end comprising an integral second recess defining a second handle/grip, the core member comprising a core material and a wedge-shaped lateral cross-section, the first roof contact side comprising a base attachment structure configured for selective attachment to/detachment from a mating base me
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: Phil Squared Roof Jack Systems LLC
    Inventors: Philip F Rashid, Phillip A Tesolin
  • Patent number: 12018501
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a formwork system (1) comprising a form lining (2) and at least one shaped element (10) which is attached to the rear side (4) of the form lining (2). The form lining (2) and the shaped element (10) have been produced by a 3D printing method. This is preferably carried out in a common 3D printing process, but the form lining (2) and the shaped element (10) can also be produced in separate 3D printing processes, with the shaped element (10) then being attached to the rear side (4) of the form lining (2). This is effected using at least one first fastening element (50). If, by contrast, the form lining (2) and the shaped element (10) have been produced in a common 3D printing process, the additional use of a first fastening element (50) for fastening the shaped element (10) to the form lining (2) is not required.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: BASF SE
    Inventors: Maik Schacht, Andreas Wuest, Robert Leibe, Sufyan Rasheed
  • Patent number: 12018502
    Abstract: A mobile lighting device is disclosed with extendable boom sections. The boom sections are stored in a horizontal position and then pivot to a vertical position before being extended upward. A light section is positioned at the uppermost end of the last extendable boom section. A variety of safety features are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: WCHAMBE INVESTMENTS, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Walter Chambers, Todd Chambers, Layne P. Yander
  • Patent number: 12018503
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of a roof top tent system, that can include a lower frame portion coupleable with a bed of a truck, an upper frame portion coupleable with the lower frame portion, a platform assembly coupleable with the upper frame portion of the frame assembly, including an upper platform portion, a lower platform portion coupleable with the upper frame portion of the frame assembly along a first end portion of the lower and upper platform portions, and a platform hinge configured to hingedly couple the lower platform portion with the upper platform portion so that the upper platform portion can rotate between a first position in which the upper platform portion is substantially parallel to and adjacent to the lower platform portion and a second position in which the upper platform portion extends at an angle away from the lower platform portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: Go Fast Campers LLC
    Inventors: Wiley Christopher Davis, Skylar Bruce Sullivan, Stephan Johnfrancois Morris
  • Patent number: 12018504
    Abstract: A shelter including a supporting component having a main supporting surface configured and sized for supporting a human in a sleeping position, the supporting component defining substantially opposed supporting component first and second longitudinal ends; a first end wall and a second end wall provided respectively at the supporting component first and second longitudinal ends; and a roof movable between a closed configuration and an open configuration, wherein, in the closed configuration, the roof is overlying the main supporting surface, and in the open configuration, the roof is at least partially retracted from the main supporting surface to allow outside access thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Inventor: Emmanuelle Tessier
  • Patent number: 12018505
    Abstract: A stretch kit for a fence having an end post and a horizontal brace. The stretch kit has a stretch mechanism that mounts to and extends upwardly from the horizontal brace. The stretch mechanism slides along the horizontal brace to a stretch specification position. Stretch specification markings on a marking bar may indicate the stretch specification position. A slide mechanism of the stretch kit may receive the horizontal brace and guide movement of the stretch mechanism. Positioning the stretch mechanism at the stretch specification position tensions a plurality of fence wires attached to the stretch mechanism. A plurality of springs mounted between the end post and the stretch mechanism maintains the stretch mechanism upon the horizontal brace relative to the end post at the stretch specification position against the tensioned fence wires.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: Iron Hedge, LLC
    Inventors: Dana Brensing, Eric J. Spurgeon, John C. Kuenzi
  • Patent number: 12018506
    Abstract: A hidden interconnection arrangement of fence or railing includes two or more engaging rails, a plurality of fasteners configured to pass through position holes of the engaging rails and fasten to fastening holes of a plurality of upright posts, and a pair of upper engaging arm and lower engaging arm integrally protruded from an inner surface of an engaging wall of a lateral beam, defining an engaging recess therebetween. A downward force applied to a top wall of the lateral beam is able to press a bottom guider edge of the lower engaging arm downwards against a top edge of the engaging rail that generates a reaction force to enlarge the bottom opening of the lateral beam to allow the engaging rail to be engaged in the engaging recess and locked between the upper engaging arm and the lower engaging arm of the lateral beam.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Inventors: Eric Chen Zer Lo, Chong-Yi Lo
  • Patent number: 12018507
    Abstract: The innovation relates to a pool covering system that is usable as a flooring surface. The pool covering system includes brackets that support beams spanning the pool opening. The beams provide structural support to cross members and flooring placed on top of the beams. The pool covering system does not require significant drainage of the pool and does not damage the pool structure during installation and use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: Colhurst Concepts, LLC
    Inventors: Italia Marisol Ovalle, Luis Fernando Ramirez, Sherwood Noel Wagner
  • Patent number: 12018508
    Abstract: A method of training a lifeguard to properly view an area of a swimming pool or body of water and recognize a swimmer/bather in distress. The method includes: positioning submersible devices or other objects on a bottom of the swimming pool or body of water according to an established grid or pattern; observing the submersible devices to make observations; analyzing the observations to evaluate the ability to see the submersible devices under varying environmental and density conditions. The observation trains the lifeguard to recognize the swimmer/bather in distress in the swimming pool or body of water to minimize the risk of the swimmer/bather drowning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: Robson Forensic, Inc.
    Inventor: Maria Bella
  • Patent number: 12018509
    Abstract: A pool-cleaning robot is provided, comprising: a robot body with a moving mechanism controlled to move the robot body forward or backward; wherein the robot body has a weight difference between its left and right sides; the moving mechanism includes a driver to drive the moving mechanism unilaterally; the robot body is provided with a fluid inlet-outlet, at least one first fluid inlet, and at least one first fluid outlet, which are communicated with each other. The fluid inlet-outlet is provided with a fluid driver that applies a suction force to the first fluid inlet or a discharge force to the first fluid outlet; a controller in the robot body, connected to and controlling the operation of the moving mechanism and the fluid driver; when the robot body is on a floor or walls of a pool, combinations of discharge forces, suction forces and weight differences steer the robot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: WARM ENVIRONMENTAL EQUIPMENT QIDONG CO., LTD
    Inventors: Wei Liu, Qijie Tian, Jiamo Zhang