Vehicle Patents (Class 137/899)
  • Patent number: 8573242
    Abstract: A modular, environmentally friendly mobile fuel distribution station includes a fuel tank, a support structure having a plurality of legs for supporting an operation platform in an elevated position a predetermined distance above ground, an alternative power generation device, the alternative power generation device being one of a solar power generator and a wind power generator for providing primary power to the mobile fuel distribution station and a central platform operatively connected to at least two of the legs, the at least two of the legs bearing the weight of the central platform, wherein the fuel tank and the alternative power generation device are disposed on the operation platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Inventors: Jose A. Cajiga, Arturo Cajiga Villar, Vicente Cajiga Villar
  • Publication number: 20130269812
    Abstract: The invention relates to a machine for coating the interior of a pipe. The machine can be pulled through and positioned within a pipe or pipeline by a internal pipe tractor, and can be used to apply viscous liquids, including two part epoxies and urethanes, to the interior wall of the pipe. The machine is typically used for the overcoating of portions of pipe having defects in their internal coatings, for example, at their girth welds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2011
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Applicant: SHAWCOR LTD.
    Inventors: Mark Redmond, Joseph Mordarski, Josef Benedik, Armen Markarian
  • Publication number: 20130263956
    Abstract: A vehicle includes a water supply system for water consumers and a cooling system having a drain line for draining condensate water precipitated during operation of the cooling system. The drain line of the cooling system is connected to at least one water consumer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2011
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Applicant: SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
    Inventors: Ralph Gaertner, Christian Schneider
  • Publication number: 20130240636
    Abstract: A portable vegetation treatment system includes a primary pump, a secondary pump, an intake-port assembly, a distribution assembly, and a control assembly. The primary pump is configured to couple with a diluent source while the secondary pump is configured to couple with a reservoir, containing a chemically-based fluid. The chemically-based fluid may be a concentrate, pre-mixed concentrate or other fluid(s), requiring dilution or combination with another fluid before application. The secondary pump includes components that meter one or more chemically-based fluids, during active operation. These components also substantially restrict migration or inappropriate flow of the chemically-based fluid when the system is inactive or in a passive state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2012
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: Helena Holding Company
    Inventor: Kelly Mark Duffie
  • Patent number: 8499782
    Abstract: A fluid delivery system for delivering at least one service fluid to at least one construction type equipment. The fluid delivery system includes a modular body including a main platform with a variety of different sizes of fluid vessels and at least one pump associated therewith. The fluid delivery system further includes hoses to facilitate the transfer of the fluids to construction equipment and hoses to facilitate the transfer of used fluids from construction equipment. A containment component is integrally formed with the modular body so as to provide the retaining of the fluid reservoirs during transit. An optional additional platform containing additional fluid vessels is capable of being attached to the front portion of the main platform, thereby increasing the total fluid storage capacity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Oshkosh Corporation
    Inventors: Karl J. Bauer, Michael A. Brainard, William J. Bunkofske, Steve C. Fairbanks
  • Publication number: 20130174918
    Abstract: A bleeding system includes an open conduit and, upstream, a control controlling the hydraulic fluid flow, toward the open conduit. The bleeding system includes a dismountable connection device including connection means adapted to be connected to the bleeding system; an outlet adapted to be connected to a pipe; a first central portion including the connection means, a cylindrical bearing, and a conduit extending from the connection means up to the surface of the cylindrical bearing; and an annular second portion including a bore adapted to pivot on the cylindrical bearing, at least one conduit connecting the outlet and the surface of the bore. The first portion and/or the annular portion include a groove ensuring the hydraulic fluid flows between the conduits. The central portion includes a section arranged between the connection means and the cylindrical bearing to ensure the connection of the connection device to the bleeding system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2013
    Publication date: July 11, 2013
    Applicant: AIRBUS OPERATIONS SAS
    Inventor: Airbus Operations SAS
  • Publication number: 20130160882
    Abstract: A device for injecting gas into a plurality of vertical tubes of a chemical reactor from the bottom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2012
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicant: Extundo Incorporated
    Inventors: Clifford L. Johns, Dennis McAndrews, Munaf Chasmawala, Matthew Laughlin, Douglas Cornett
  • Patent number: 8469049
    Abstract: A discharge extension assembly includes a main tube having at least first and second ends. The discharge extension assembly further includes at least one extension tube configured to telescope from within the main tube. The main tube and the at least one extension tube may include a plurality of collars that are configured to limit overextension of the at least one extension tube from the main tube. A first bracket is configured to mount to the first end of the main tube. A hinge assembly is configured to pivot the main tube and the at least one extension tube. The hinge assembly may include a stop and a sleeve slidably engaged with a shaft. The stop, the sleeve, and the shaft may be configured to limit movement of the sleeve. A second bracket may be configured to mount to the second end of the main tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Norco Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Bernard F. Garceau
  • Publication number: 20130153038
    Abstract: Apparatus useful for at least one among filling, flooding and hydrotesting a subsea pipeline includes a control unit, pump and pump valve disposed upon a submersible skid. The control unit is capable of controlling operation of the pump and pump valve. At least one battery may be disposed upon or associated with the skid for powering the components on the skid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Inventors: Andrew J. Barden, Alan Paul Sergeant
  • Publication number: 20130139921
    Abstract: A working vehicle includes: a cabin; an air conditioning unit disposed at a rear upper portion of the cabin; and drain hoses connected to a drain portion of the air conditioning unit, water drained from the drain portion flowing through the drain hoses, wherein the drain hoses are respectively disposed at both left and right sides of the air conditioning unit in front and rear direction, and both front and rear portions of the drain hoses are provided with drain hose outlets from which the water flowing through the drain hoses is drained.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2012
    Publication date: June 6, 2013
    Applicant: Iseki & Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Iseki & Co., Ltd.
  • Publication number: 20130105020
    Abstract: A cargo rack for transferring loads between a marine vessel and an offshore marine platform provides a frame having a front, a rear, and upper and lower end portions. The lower end portion has a perimeter beam base, a raised floor and a pair of open-ended parallel fork tine tubes that communicate with the perimeter beam at the front and rear of the frame. Openings in the perimeter beam base align with the forklift tine tubes. The frame includes fixed side walls extending upwardly from the perimeter beam. A plurality of gates are movably mounted on the frame, each gate being movable between open and closed positions, the gates enabling a forklift to place fluid holding tanks on the floor by accessing either the front of the frame or the rear of the frame. A manifold arrangement with fittings enables transfer of fluid in any tank to a common outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2012
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Inventor: Danny Ness
  • Publication number: 20130074965
    Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for preventing water from flowing into high voltage electronic parts. More specifically, a grill and a diaphragm which is provided on a lower portion of the grill and formed so that water flows downward along an upper surface of the diaphragm when water flows through the grill. A duct which is provided on a lower portion of the diaphragm to allow airflow and formed so that a waterspout unit is formed by bending the outside thereof outward to receive water from the upper portion, prevents water from entering the unit containing the electronic parts by discharging the waster outside of the duct through the waterspout unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2011
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Applicants: Kia Motors Corporation, Hyundai Motor Company
    Inventor: Hae Kyu LIM
  • Publication number: 20130074966
    Abstract: A wheeled structure for long arm tools connected to a suction block includes a trolley with a lower platform accommodating the suction block and an upper platform forming a service platform, with a grip handle. A long arm tool support device is positioned and centered on or in a pole connected to the service platform. A tilt device is arranged with a base secured to the service platform and articulatedly accommodates the pole. The base has a rear heel for articulation of a toggle level. The pole is arranged in the upper portion thereof to accommodate a guide pin engaging with an upper end portion of the toggle lever. The pole is arranged to accommodate a column for accommodation of the long arm tool support device. Removing the support device allows the device to tilt to a horizontal position opposite the upper portion of the service platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2012
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Applicant: M.B.H. DEVELOPPEMENT
    Inventor: Marc BOTTAZZI
  • Patent number: 8387664
    Abstract: A valve operating device includes a mounting for attachment to a vehicle and an elongate arm, the free end of which is only moveable across the underlying ground. The joints of the arm pivot around vertical axes and the arm is locked into a desired orientation by a brake at each joint. A valve turning machine is at the free end of the arm. The brakes are engaged and released by a control on the valve turning machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Illinois Tool Works Inc.
    Inventor: Scott Ferrar
  • Publication number: 20130048088
    Abstract: A fluid management system and a method for managing fluid include a removable cartridge, a fluid reservoir, a fluid exchange pump, and a conduit. The conduit provides fluid communication between the removable cartridge and the fluid reservoir. The fluid exchange pump transfers a first fluid from the fluid reservoir to the removable cartridge in a first direction, and permits a flow of a second fluid from the removable cartridge to the fluid reservoir in a second direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2012
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Inventor: Timothy E. Miller
  • Patent number: 8381751
    Abstract: A self service automated dump station is provided using a control mechanism for the collection of money that releases a latching mechanism located on a removable lockable cap that sits upon the dump station's drain line. In one embodiment provided, the removable lockable cap is lifted from the dump station inlet line by a remote foot pedal—this allows for a cleaner and more efficient means for inserting the hose from the waste tank of a vehicle into the dump station inlet line. Money payment can be either made by cash or by credit or debit cards. The operation of the dump station is made more efficient and requires fewer interactions between those who need to transfer waste from their vehicle waste tanks, such as operators of campers or recreational vehicles, and the dump station operator. Remote sensors can also be deployed to minimize the possibility of spillage or over-fill of the dump station if the dump station is not hooked up to a sewer system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Inventor: Vito Ignatius Bartolotta
  • Publication number: 20130019979
    Abstract: A device for the pressure reduction of a pressurized medium, wherein the medium is supplied to a consumer or system, which is connected downstream, after a pressure reduction has taken place and the consumer or the system, respectively, encompasses a specified design pressure. Provision is made for two pressure regulators connected in series, as well as for corresponding valves, which serve for the pressure reduction of the pressurized medium. A mobile transport device, which encompasses such a device, is further proposed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2012
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Inventors: Rolf-Harald HELMSCHROTT, Anton WELLENHOFER, Helmut HOENNICKE, Stefanie EPPLE, Olof KÄLLGREN, Walther AMBROS, Wolfgang DÖRNER
  • Publication number: 20130000732
    Abstract: A thermally optimised circulation fluid system is proposed which comprises a circulation line, a circulation pump unit and a control unit. The circulation pump unit and the circulation line together form a circulation circuit. The circulation pump unit is configured for transferring an amount of thermal energy directly or indirectly to a fluid located in the circulation line. The control unit is configured for adjusting the amount of thermal energy which is transferrable to the fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: AIRBUS OPERATIONS GMBH
    Inventors: Sebastian FLASHAAR, Axel SCHREINER, Michael REMPE, Erika Lourdes SANDER
  • Publication number: 20120325355
    Abstract: A portable DC powered fuel pump is encased in a housing that can mount adjacent the driver's window to provide fuel to an engine with a broken fuel pump. Several mounting means are disclosed including a groove in the bottom of the housing and/or drop down legs for the door panel combined with an L bracket to grab the windowsill. Various fuel supplies are shown ranging from a fuel hose from the gas fill port to an external plastic tank to an internal tank in a vented housing. Options include lights, fuel pressure adjustment, power source options, a handle and a heat cushion for temporary use in an engine compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2011
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Inventor: Frank Docheff
  • Publication number: 20120318163
    Abstract: Various methods and systems are provided for a vehicle with an engine system and a power dissipation system. One example method includes, during directing airflow from an airflow generating device to cool a component of the power dissipation system, and directing the airflow from the airflow generating device to cool a component of the engine system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2011
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Inventors: Todd Adam PTACEK, Scott Leute, Patrick Allen
  • Publication number: 20120305095
    Abstract: A marine vessel (100) includes pipes and tubular fluid conduits which are a part of a waste water management system (102). The waste water management system includes CPVC piping (104) that is used to transport at least one of black water or gray water. The CPVC piping meets at least one fire endurance test set forth by the International Maritime Organization. Additionally or alternatively, the CPVC piping meets at least one test set forth in IMO A.653 (16).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2011
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Applicant: LUBRIZOL ADVANCED MATERIALS, INC.
    Inventor: Solomon Zittrer
  • Publication number: 20120298239
    Abstract: A container for a liquid has a container wall and at least one inner chamber for receiving the liquid. The container has at least one discharge line for discharging liquid located in the at least one inner chamber. The at least one discharge line at least reduces relative movements of regions of the container wall spaced apart from each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2012
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Applicant: EMITEC GESELLSCHAFT FUER EMISSIONSTECHNOLOGIE MBH
    Inventors: JAN HODGSON, SVEN SCHEPERS, CARSTEN KRUSE
  • Patent number: 8307844
    Abstract: A tank for transporting liquids is equipped with a variable volume system. The system provides for the ability to define a variable maximum fluid volume capacity of the tank. The tank is mounted to a vehicle for transport. In one embodiment, the tank is a water tank for use in dispensing water in a working area in order to control dust.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Inventor: LeRoy G. Hagenbuch
  • Publication number: 20120247596
    Abstract: A hydraulic oil tank has a housing, a connecting member and a filtering device. The housing includes a main body, a storage compartment and a first through hole. The storage compartment is formed within the main body for containing a the hydraulic oil, and the first through hole is formed through the main body. The connecting member is disposed on the main body and covering the first through hole, the connecting member including a contact face having a planar shape. The filtering device is disposed within the storage compartment. The filtering device is connected to a part of the contact face exposed within the first through hole. The filtering device includes an overlapped portion overlapping with an inner edge of the first through hole in a plan view of the first through hole seen from inside of the storage compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2011
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: KOMATSU LTD.
    Inventors: Yoshinori Saeki, Tatsushi Itou
  • Publication number: 20120241036
    Abstract: A vehicle brake hydraulic pressure control apparatus includes: a control unit into which a base body, a motor and a controller housing are unitized and in which the motor and the controller housing are disposed so as to hold the base body therebetween; and a support device interposed between a vehicle body and the control unit. The support device has a lower mount member fixed to a lower surface of the base body that becomes vertical when the control unit is mounted on the vehicle body and a bracket that connects the lower mount member with the vehicle body. A center of gravity of the control unit is situated on the base body. The lower mount member is supported by the bracket to be situated at an intersection point between a vertical line passing through the center of gravity and the lower surface of the base body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2012
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: NISSIN KOGYO CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Takuro KODAMA, Motoyasu NAKAMURA
  • Publication number: 20120240904
    Abstract: An evaporated fuel treatment device for a vehicle is provided to suppress the flowout of evaporated fuel into atmospheric air. In the evaporated fuel treatment device, a communication chamber is formed in a fuel supply cap, allowing communication between a charge passage and the inside of a fuel tank in a closed state. In the communication chamber, a positive pressure adjusting valve is openable to supply evaporated fuel in the fuel tank to an evaporated fuel storage unit through the communication chamber and the charge passage, and a negative pressure adjusting valve is openable to supply atmospheric air to the fuel tank from the evaporated fuel storage unit through the communication chamber and the charge passage. An interlocking member is provided between the key cover and the negative pressure adjusting valve, and opens the negative pressure adjusting valve in an interlocking manner with an operation of opening the key cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2012
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Inventors: Takeshi Shimura, Ikuo Hara, Tadaaki Nagata, Shinji Kobayashi, Takahiro Imamura
  • Patent number: 8267193
    Abstract: A valve tester suspension assembly for allowing one person to perform the tasks necessary to test underground valves includes an articulated arm attached to a mobile base such as a vehicle. The articulated arm may be biased such that the biasing assists in supporting the weight of a rotating assembly positioned at a distal end of the articulated arm. The articulated arm is pivoted to permit positioning of the rotating device in a substantially horizontal orientation at a desired position within a three dimensional space adjacent to the base to which the articulated arm is attached. A method of use is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Inventor: Lyndon J. Hurley
  • Patent number: 8230883
    Abstract: There is provided a gas piping system for a fuel cell in which a gas pipe is made of stainless steel containing no nickel and is fixed at normal room temperature to a suspension member or a fixing portion through a fixing tool by means of bolts/nuts. The fixing tool is constituted to include a bracket member and an elastic member, and this elastic member is arranged between the bracket member and the gas pipe. Moreover, the fixing tool is equipped with a notched portion such that the fixing tool may be self-ruptured when an excessive external force is applied to a fuel cell stack constituting a fuel cell system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Assignee: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Masahiro Takeshita, Shigeyuki Inoue
  • Patent number: 8225819
    Abstract: A includes a main body portion defining a waste holding chamber, a vent path extending from the waste holding chamber to atmosphere, and a float member. The float member is coupled to the tank for movement between a first position and a second position. The float member is movable from the first position to the second position in response to an increase in fluid level within the storage chamber. The vent passage remains open for venting the storage chamber when the float member is in the first position and is blocks the vent passage in the second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: Thetford Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth Hall, Sheryar Durrani
  • Publication number: 20120145266
    Abstract: A system for the use of super critical CO2 as a carrying or suspension agent for transport of extracted or processed hydrocarbons. The super critical state CO2 is then co-mingled with the extracted or processed hydrocarbons and transported in the co-mingled state to a delivery point. At the delivery point, the super critical state CO2 is allowed to return to its gaseous state allowing the separation of the hydrocarbons therefrom. The hydrocarbons may be processed and the gaseous CO2 returned to its super critical state for future transport, use in EOR, or geologically sequestered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2012
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Inventor: Michael J. Hirl
  • Publication number: 20120138182
    Abstract: A pressure reducing system for fuel gas and a natural gas dewaxing vehicle are disclosed. The pressure reducing system (6) comprises fuel gas pipelines which consist of successively connected a high pressure pipeline (41), a medium pressure pipeline (42) and a low pressure pipeline (43) in the flow direction of fuel gas. The tail end of the low pressure pipeline (43) connects with an combustion apparatus (7). A high pressure relief valve (17), a high pressure air feed valve (21), a heat exchanger (24) and a primary pressure reducing valve subassembly are connected on the high pressure pipeline (41). The heat exchanger (24) is provided with a hot fluid inlet (24A) and a hot fluid outlet (24B), wherein the hot fluid inlet (24A) connects with an hot water apparatus (12), and the hot fluid outlet (24B) connects with an water storage apparatus. The medium pressure pipeline (42) is equipped with a medium pressure relief valve (27) and a secondary pressure reducing valve (29).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2010
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicant: ZYT PETROLEUM EQUIPMENT CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Dequan Liang, Weizhong Wang, Xiangfu Dai, Nian Li, Xingpu Wang, Peng Li, Shucheng Lu, Yuqiong Luo, Zhangying Li, Jinsong Tan, Dan Wu, Sen Lin
  • Patent number: 8181667
    Abstract: The GTank-C90 Auxiliary Fuel Transfer System consists of an auxiliary fuel transfer cell 1 that connects to and becomes an integral part of the increased fuel capacity of the motorcycle extending its usable riding range. The GTank-C90 Auxiliary Fuel Transfer System enables fuel transfer from the auxiliary fuel transfer cell 1, to the stock fuel tank 17 by activation of the momentary toggle switch 21, activating the Fuel Transfer Pump Timed Electrical circuit, transferring fuel for a predetermined time to allow for complete transfer of fuel. This fuel transfer is designed for use during normal operation of the motorcycle without disruption of use or adversely affecting the operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Inventor: Gary A. Ford
  • Patent number: 8176931
    Abstract: A modular, environmentally friendly mobile fuel distribution station includes a fuel tank, a support structure having a plurality of legs for supporting an operation platform in an elevated position a predetermined distance above ground, an alternative power generation device, the alternative power generation device being one of a solar power generator and a wind power generator for providing primary power to the mobile fuel distribution station and a central platform operatively connected to at least two of the legs, the at least two of the legs bearing the weight of the central platform, wherein the fuel tank and the alternative power generation device are disposed on the operation platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Inventors: Jose A. Cajiga, Arturo Cajiga Villar, Vicente Cajiga Villar
  • Patent number: 8162068
    Abstract: A pilot valve assembly for regulating the output of a first pressure source relative to a second pressure source, a fluid system equipped with the valve assembly, and a method of operating the valve assembly. The valve assembly includes a valve body with inlet and outlet ports and first and second sensing ports. The first and second sensing ports are adapted to sense, respectively, the fluid pressures of the first and second pressure sources. The inlet port is adapted for fluidically connecting to the first pressure source. The valve assembly defines a flow path between the inlet and outlet ports, and has components for allowing fluid flow from the inlet port, through the flow path, and to the outlet port only if the fluid pressure of the first pressure source exceeds the fluid pressure of the second pressure source by a differential by the flow-allowing components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: Vanair Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeff Rohl
  • Patent number: 8110115
    Abstract: A mobile water treatment apparatus to on-load a dirty fluid into a storage container attached to a motor vehicle and transport the fluid in the storage container from a first location and to a second location where the fluid is filtered by a filtration system attached to the motor vehicle. The filtered fluid is discharged from the mobile water treatment apparatus at the second location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: Ibex Incorporated
    Inventors: James Vance Kennedy, Bron David Wescott, Stanley Lamar Sanford
  • Publication number: 20110303314
    Abstract: A hose wagon wherein the hose wagon frame assembly is structured to rotatably support a hose reel so that the hose reel may rotate freely about a generally vertical axis and a generally horizontal axis. The vertical axis is defined by a swivel base assembly having a cup in which a vertical support stem is rotatably disposed. The cup is coupled to a lower wagon frame assembly and the support stem is coupled to an upper hose reel frame assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2011
    Publication date: December 15, 2011
    Applicant: AMES TRUE TEMPER, INC.
    Inventors: Greg Blaszczak, Peter Arcati
  • Publication number: 20110277842
    Abstract: Described is a system for allowing ecologically-sensitive return of brine to seawater. A plurality of “smart” hoses is employed with riptide and sun light sensors so as to allow for returning concentrated brine to as large a volume of sea water as possible. Return hoses may include elements to allow for control of their depth and location for optimal safe brine release.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2010
    Publication date: November 17, 2011
    Inventor: Benjamin Blumenthal
  • Publication number: 20110265901
    Abstract: A brake hydraulic pressure control apparatus for a vehicle includes: a base member; a control housing including a storage space for storing an electromagnetic valve on one face of the base member and a coil assembly; and a pump driving motor on a back face of the base member. The base member are provided with: two housing mounting penetration holes through which housing mounting screws for fixing the control housing are to be inserted; two motor mounting holes into which motor mounting screws for fixing the motor are to be inserted; and a rotation shaft storage hole into which a rotation shaft of the motor is to be stored, wherein the housing mounting penetration holes and the motor mounting holes are respectively disposed point-symmetrically with respect to the center of the rotation shaft storage hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2011
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Applicant: NISSIN KOGYO CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Takuro KODAMA
  • Patent number: 8033298
    Abstract: With regard to the present invention, valves are modularized so as to improve operativity, and the valves are formed by one member and changed the arrangement thereof so as to be miniaturized, thereby making the maintain work easy. Namely, a PTO rear cover 3c, in which a PTO driving mechanism having a PTO clutch 28 is housed, is attached to a rear end of a rear housing 3 of a vehicle body, PTO valve equipment 72 controlling on/off of the PTO clutch 28 is provided integrally with the PTO rear cover 3c, and an oil passage communicating the PTO valve equipment 72 with the PTO clutch 28 and a hydraulic port are formed in the inside of the PTO rear cover 3c. A plurality of valves is provided so as to control operation of a forward/rearward travel selector 210 and fixed to one of side surfaces of a front housing 201, an attachment member 281 formed by one plate-like member touches the vehicle body housing 201, and the valves are arranged on substantial same plane in parallel to the touching surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Assignee: Yanmar Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Mizuya Matsufuji
  • Publication number: 20110232767
    Abstract: A hydrocarbon transfer arrangement for transfer of fluids between an offshore unit and a carrier which are placed in an offloading configuration, includes at least one transfer hose and a gas return hose, wherein the end of the at least one transfer hose is connected to a floating multi-function unit allowing for the transport of the transfer hose between the offshore unit and the carrier, wherein the floating multi-function unit can be lifted out of the water and can be held in a fixed position above water-level and is provided with connection elements for making a fluid connection between the transfer hose end and a manifold of the carrier and with emergency disconnect elements for the at least one transfer hose, placed at a distance from the connection elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2011
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Applicant: SINGLE BUOY MOORINGS INC.
    Inventors: Pieter LIEM, Jean-Robert FOURNIER, Jean-Charles RINALDI
  • Patent number: 8025078
    Abstract: A valve operating device includes a mounting for attachment to a vehicle and an elongate arm, the free end of which is only moveable in a plane parallel to the ground. The joints of the arm pivot around vertical axes and the arm is locked into a desired orientation by a brake at each joint. A valve turning machine is at the free end of the arm. The brakes are engaged and released by a control on the valve turning machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Inventor: Scott Ferrar
  • Publication number: 20110226368
    Abstract: A bundle trailer for containers including (i) a supporting frame on which a plurality of bundles are located; (ii) a plurality of bundles, each bundle comprising: a bundle frame, a plurality of containers containing a chemical, and at least one bundle value for controlling delivery of the chemical in the containers; (iii) at least one trailer valve; and (iv) at least one clamp for fixing the bundle is disclosed. The bundle trailer is capable of delivering high purity hygroscopic, corrosive chemicals, such as elemental fluorine and mixtures thereof, with good flexibility, high safety, and low cost.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2009
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Applicant: SOLVAY FLUOR GMBH
    Inventors: Michael Pittroff, Yuk-Hwan Park, Woo-Jin Cho
  • Publication number: 20110221242
    Abstract: The present invention concerns a climate control arrangement for an interior appointment object of a vehicle with at least one air delivery device and at least one air distributing device. It is provided that the air distributing device has at least two flow branches.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2008
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Applicant: W.E.T. AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS AG
    Inventor: Dragan Juric
  • Patent number: 8015994
    Abstract: A hydraulic unit is provided with a housing having two planar portions neighboring at a predetermined angle between them. At least one opening is formed on each of the planar portions. For example, one opening and at least two openings are formed on the two planar portions, respectively. A protective tape is adhered to the two planar portions of the housing for covering each opening formed on each of the two planar portions. The protective tape is cut by a laser beam, for example, to be separated into at least each one of a part for covering one opening and a part for covering at least two openings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: Advics Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yasuhito Sekihara, Shin Sasaki
  • Publication number: 20110209789
    Abstract: A fuel tank is provided with: a fuel pump; a main tank section which has the fuel pump arranged therein and stores a fuel; a sub-tank section wherein the fuel is stored; and a siphon tube which is arranged over the main tank section and the sub-tank section, and sucks the fuel by means of the fuel pump. The open end of the siphon tube on the main tank section side is arranged outside a jet pump for suction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2009
    Publication date: September 1, 2011
    Applicant: HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Shinya Murabayashi, Takeaki Nakajima
  • Publication number: 20110211818
    Abstract: Fracturing fluid in a fluid tank is heated at a wellsite to protect against freezing of the fluid because of cold weather conditions. Convection currents induced in the fluid during heating cause fluid circulation in the tank to stir the fluid without additional equipment for that purpose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2010
    Publication date: September 1, 2011
    Applicant: Grady Rentals, LLC
    Inventor: Bradley R. Grady
  • Publication number: 20110174140
    Abstract: A watercraft includes a hull and a water diverter. The water diverter comprises at least one first deflector configured to direct water upward and outward from the hull of the watercraft to create a wave. The water diverter may include a support structure in the shape of a hollow tube for the first deflector, and a second deflector positioned above the first deflector. An entanglement system for defending watercraft includes a main cable attached to the watercraft and at least one strand section. Each strand section includes a connector and a plurality of strands attached to the connector, and each strand section is attached to the main cable. A defense system for watercraft can include both a water diverter and an entanglement system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2010
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Inventor: Scott BREWER
  • Patent number: 7971534
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a mobile platform for the delivery of bulk explosives to a blast hole. One embodiment of the platform provides a tank for holding an explosive composition and a rotary shaft that supports a mixing blade that mixes the explosive composition within the tank. The platform further comprises bearing structure for supporting the rotary shaft that is located to deter any of the explosive composition from entering the bearing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Inventor: Kevin H. Waldock
  • Publication number: 20110083630
    Abstract: In order to create a device for supplying fuel, with a connecting piece for connecting at least one fuel 1ine of an engine, in particular an engine of a small piece of equipment, for example for garden, forest or landscape maintenance or for example of a motorised tool or the like, wherein an intake manifold is provided which is arranged adjacently to a fuel tank, with an improved arrangement of a connecting piece of a device for supplying fuel of an engine, it is proposed that the intake manifold has a retaining device for the retentive arrangement of the connecting piece on the intake manifold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2010
    Publication date: April 14, 2011
    Applicant: MAKITA CORPORATION
    Inventor: Klaus SCHOLZ
  • Patent number: RE42688
    Abstract: A wastewater drainage system for a vehicle, such as a recreational vehicle (RV), is provided. The system includes a pump, such as a macerator pump, in selective fluid communication with the black water tank and the gray water tank, and a drainage hose connected to the exit end of the pump for directing wastewater to a wastewater storage area. The system allows the RV user to clean the black water tank using water from the gray water tank, and allows gray water to be stored in the black water tank so that less time is spent draining the tanks and more time is spent enjoying the RV experience.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: Thetford Corporation
    Inventor: Lannie Stegall