10th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 3 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140059932 | COLLAPSIBLE FUEL DOOR HOUSING FOR A VEHICLE - A collapsible fuel-door housing is provided and may include a first housing and a second housing slidably attached to the first housing and moveable from a first state overlapping the first housing to a second state adjacent to the first housing. The fuel-door housing may also include a locking mechanism moveable between an unlocked state permitting movement of the second housing into the second state and a locked state restricting relative movement between the first housing and the second housing to maintain the second housing in the second state. | 2014-03-06 |
20140059933 | PANEL SEAL SYSTEMS - A moveable wall panel system is disclosed. The movable wall panel system may include a bottom drop seal assembly that maintains a constant force relative to a floor portion of an environment through a damper. The movable wall panel system may include an automatic top seal assembly that seals a gap between the movable wall panel system and a ceiling of the environment without an actuation from an operator space of the environment, the top seal assembly being positioned above the operator space of the environment. The moveable wall panel system may include a plurality of seals positioned between adjacent panels to seal a gap between the adjacent panels. | 2014-03-06 |
20140059934 | Door Assembly, in Particular for a Helicopter, Provided with an Emergency Release Device - A door assembly, in particular for a helicopter, has a post; a door fitted to the post by a first and second hinge arranged on an outer wall of the post, so as to rotate about a hinge axis to open and close a door opening; and an emergency release device having a release handle, and a stem which extends through the post along a release axis substantially perpendicular to the hinge axis, rotates axially, in response to operation of the release handle, from a first to a second angular position to detach the door from the post, and is fixed at one axial end to the first hinge; the release handle being connected to the stem to rotate together with the stem about its release axis. | 2014-03-06 |
20140059935 | Manual Window Regulator Device - A manual window regulator device may include a drum, handle shafts provided at opposing sides of an inner portion of the drum and each handle shaft including a catching part protrudedly formed at an inner side thereof, a glass shaft rotatably provided substantially at the center of the drum and fixed to the catching parts of the handle shafts while being caught by the catching parts at time of a left or right turn, and roller parts provided at an upper portion, a lower portion, or upper and lower portions of the drum, and fixing the handle shafts while being fitted between the handle shafts and the drum at time of rotation of the handle shafts. | 2014-03-06 |
20140059936 | LATCH LOAD DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM - A latch load distribution system and method for assembling such for a vehicle are disclosed. The latch load distribution system may comprise a window, a door, a latch bracket and a door handle. The door may include a window and a door frame surrounding the window. The door frame may include an inner panel and an outer panel joined to the inner panel. The outer panel may define a cavity having an inner sidewall and a mouth with a mount width. The latch bracket may have a latch bracket length, and may include a primary end, a body and a secondary end. The primary end may be disposed in the cavity and may be coupled to the outer panel. The door handle may be coupled to the door frame and the latch bracket. | 2014-03-06 |
20140059937 | EXIT DEVICE MOUNT WITH CLOSED TERMINATION - An exit device includes a rail having opposite first and second ends and a rear portion with a first opening adjacent the first rail end for attachment to the door surface, the first rail end further having a front portion that inhibits access to the first rail opening in a direction normal to the rail rear portion. The method for installing it includes securing a mount having a cantilevered portion extending therefrom to the door at the surface first end such that the mount cantilevered portion provides a space between the cantilevered portion and the door and placing the rail against the door surface such that the mount extends through the first rail opening, sliding the rail to engage the rail rear portion adjacent the first rail opening between the mount cantilevered portion and the door and securing the second rail end to the door surface. | 2014-03-06 |
20140059938 | SEMI-HIDDEN FRAMING FOR PANELS - The invention relates to a semi-hidden framing for panels ( | 2014-03-06 |
20140059939 | DOORBELT MOLDING FOR VEHICLE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING DOORBELT MOLDING - The present invention provides a method for manufacturing the doorbelt molding including: forming an anodized layer on a surface of an aluminum alloy plate by performing an anodizing treatment on the aluminum alloy plate; forming a clear coating layer on the anodized layer by performing a clear coating treatment on the aluminum alloy plate on which the anodized layer is formed; molding a sectional shape of an outer frame by roll-forming the aluminum alloy plate over which the anodized layer and the clear coating layer are formed; forming a molding intermediate member in which the outer frame and an inner molding are integrally formed by integrally injection-molding a synthetic resin into the outer frame formed by the roll-forming, wherein the synthetic resin is a material of the inner molding; bending and cutting the molding intermediate member to manufacture the doorbelt molding. | 2014-03-06 |
20140059940 | DOOR WEATHER STRIP - A door weather strip includes an upper extrusion molded part installed on a door sash on a roof side; a molded part without a slit thereon, connected to the upper extrusion molded part on a door corner part; and a lower extrusion molded part installed on a vertical part of the door sash and detachably inserted into the molded part; the upper and lower extrusion molded parts and the molded part having a base bottom part and a hollow seal member formed thereon, in which: a seal bead is formed on the molded part, the seal bead extending from an inner-cabin side toward an outer-cabin side relative to the base bottom part of the molded part on the roof side and descending along an outer-cabin side of a part of the molded part on the vertical part side of the door sash. | 2014-03-06 |
20140059941 | FLEXIBLE WIRE OR METAL REINFORCED WEATHERSTRIP WITH INTEGRAL METHOD FOR CONTROLLING NEUTRAL AXIS - A weatherstrip includes an elastomeric body having a first material that encapsulates a carrier. A second material having a higher hardness than the first material of the body is selectively positioned at a predetermined location in the body to support compressive loads imposed on the body. In this manner, the neutral axis of the weatherstrip can be controlled by selective location of the second material in the cross-section. | 2014-03-06 |
20140059942 | HOOK MEMBER FOR VEHICULAR DOOR SASH AND VEHICULAR DOOR SASH INCLUDING THE SAME - A door-sash hook member is attached to a surface of a door sash of a vehicular door. The door-sash hook member includes a superposed surface superposed on the surface of the door sash, and a circumferential wall surface standing from the superposed surface to form a circumferential edge of the superposed surface. At least a part of the circumferential wall surface is a welded face weldable to the surface of the door sash with a welding material. The circumferential wall surface includes a projecting portion adjacent to the welded face, and the projecting portion protrudes outwardly compared to the welded face along a plane of the superposed surface. | 2014-03-06 |
20140059943 | INFILTRATION COMPOSITIONS FOR PCD BY USING COATED CARBIDE SUBSTRATES - A polycrystalline diamond compact made from a high pressure, high temperature process is provided. The compact includes a metal carbide substrate including a binder and at least one inner layer of polycrystalline diamond disposed on the substrate. The polycrystalline diamond has a diamond phase and a metal phase forming an interconnected mutually exclusive network. The metal phase is a material different than that of the binder of the substrate to provide improved diamond sintering and final polycrystalline diamond compact properties. Prior to processing at least one coating is disposed on the substrate, and the layer of diamond particles is disposed on the at least one coating. During the high pressure, high temperature process the coating melts and fully sweeps into the diamond layer. | 2014-03-06 |
20140059944 | DEVICE FOR THE CONNECTION OF GYMNASTIC EQUIPMENT TO THE FLOORING OF A GYMNASIUM OR THE LIKE | 2014-03-06 |
20140059945 | EXPANDABLE DATA CENTER WITH SIDE MODULES - Enlarging a computing room includes moving a movable wall of a computing room away from one or more other walls of the computing room such that a gap is created in an expansion zone between the movable wall and the other walls. Side modules are coupled in the gaps between the movable wall and the other walls such that the side modules, the movable wall, and the other walls define an enlarged computing room that includes the expansion zone. | 2014-03-06 |
20140059946 | EXPANDABLE DATA CENTER WITH MOVABLE WALL - A data center includes a floor that supports rack computing systems and walls that enclose a computing room. The computing room holds the rack computing systems. One of the walls is a movable wall. The movable wall translates relative to the other walls to increase or decrease the size of the computing room. | 2014-03-06 |
20140059947 | Buildings Formed From Complementary Building Modules, And Methods For Building Same - Buildings are described that incorporate at least a folding building module and a complementary building module that also can be a folding building module. The building modules can be shipped to the building site separately and can be unfolded and connected quickly. The described foldable houses and buildings exhibit more design flexibility, are formed from easily transported building modules, and/or allow folded building modules that are substantially in finished condition. Additionally, methods for forming the buildings and houses are described. | 2014-03-06 |
20140059948 | Wildlife Barrier Apparatus and System - A barrier for blocking access to an enclosed space so that wildlife cannot enter the space for either nesting or other habitation is disclosed. Plural resilient spikes extend outwardly in an array from a base. When the apparatus is inserted into a space, the spikes bend so that the tips engage the walls of the space to lodge the barrier in place and resist extraction. The spikes discourage wildlife from entering and nesting in the space. | 2014-03-06 |
20140059949 | TELESCOPIC MULTI-MAST SYSTEM - A telescopic multi-mast system includes a plurality of telescopic masts, each of the telescopic masts having a plurality of telescopic mast sections. The telescopic multi-mast system also includes a drive mechanism for extending and retracting the telescopic masts. The telescopic, multi-mast system further includes a plurality of stabilisers disposed over the telescopic masts and connected to the mast sections of the telescopic masts to cancel angular deflection of the telescopic masts. | 2014-03-06 |
20140059950 | Buckling-Restrained Brace Assembly - The disclosed subject matter is directed to a building structural bracing apparatus having an inner core element sandwiched between an upper and a lower containment web. The brace frame being useful in the construction of earthquake and blast resistant structures where energy dissipation is desired. | 2014-03-06 |
20140059951 | STRUCTURAL PROTECTION SYSTEM FOR BUILDINGS - An energy dissipation system for structural protection of buildings includes at least one structure with a base, a second base fixed to the ground, an energy dissipation device, and a lever mechanism. The structure opposes seismic actions by translating horizontal displacement into vertical displacement. The lever mechanism amplifies displacement of the energy dissipation device in response to vertical displacement of the structure. | 2014-03-06 |
20140059952 | LIGHT-CONDUCTING COMPONENT FOR CONSTRUCTIONS AND BUILDINGS AND ALSO PRODUCTION PROCESS THEREFOR - A light-conducting component, in particular finished concrete part in the form of a masonry brick, for constructions and building. The component is produced in a casting mold by casting into at least one casting building material and the optical waveguide is made of a light-conducting building material, e.g. PMMA polymer or glass, which is accessible at at least two positions on the outer surface of the light-conducting component for the input of light and output of light. The optical waveguide is configured as a self-supporting 2D or 3D lattice body composed of rods having a thickness/diameter of greater than 1 mm. The self-supporting 2D or 3D lattice body has approximately the same or an only slightly smaller width (W), or length (L), or base dimensions (W, L), or total external dimensions (W, L, H) than the casting mold itself. | 2014-03-06 |
20140059953 | FLASHING AND WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE - A laminate tape that has a bottom layer of aggressive adhesive formulated to have sufficient adhesion to construction materials to as low as 20 degrees F. The adhesive is applied in a layer of about 2 to 5 mils. A second layer that is about 10 to 60 mils thick is made of rubberized asphalt, which provides self-sealing capabilities. In one embodiment, the first layer has strips of adhesive and sections of rubberized asphalt. The third layer is a film, which can be a thin, contiguous polymer, fabric or particulate. The laminate can be used where a strong adhesive is needed that will adhere to construction materials at or near 20 degrees Fahrenheit, while still retaining self-sealing characteristics. | 2014-03-06 |
20140059954 | Door Buck - A pre-manufactured door buck or a kit of parts is used to install a pre-sized door buck in a wall that allows a standard sized door to be installed. The door buck can include a pair of side members and a header member. Each side member can have an aperture passing through the side member. The header member can have a first end with a first tenon and a second end with a second tenon. The door buck is constructed by inserting the first tenon and the second tenon through the apertures in the side members and secured in place. The assembled door buck defines a pre-determined sized opening in which a door can be installed. | 2014-03-06 |
20140059955 | WALL INSULATION SYSTEM - The embodiments of the invention includes a retrofitting system for the insulation of existing interior walls such as basements; a retrofitting system for the insulation of exterior walls of a structure such as a home needing further insulation without a convenient or economical method to do so within the interior walls. The insulated wall systems of those embodiments provide an economical and efficient method of providing the installation of insulation panels to each of the walls described. The insulation panels are generally of a foam structure supported by horizontal connecting and/or horizontal multi-purpose channels. The horizontal connecting channels and horizontal multi-purpose channels are of a unique design that are easily fastened to an existing wall. In addition to supporting the insulation panels, the channels are structured to provide a moisture gap between the insulation and the existing wall to which they are mounted. The horizontal connecting channels and horizontal multi-purpose channels also provide for wire chase areas for power distribution with a wall system. | 2014-03-06 |
20140059956 | INTERNALLY FRAMED STRUCTURE - This invention describes a method of building structures including electronic and medical working buildings and vessels from large to microscopic using pre-fabricated interdependent panels having internal framing and slotted attachment features for ease of assembly. Compared to prior art, this novel method allows creation of vertically supported horizontal and vertical planar structures that require minimal or no fasteners by using internally framed cross slotted, interlocking, intersecting and interdependent constituent panels. Key advantages and novel applications over prior art construction methods are discussed including but not limited to art structures lower cost, green energy applications, corrective foundational alignment and use in furniture, electronic, and medical and electronic components, vessel fabrication and wherever Art structure internal frame is cost effective. | 2014-03-06 |
20140059957 | TOWER FOUNDATION SYSTEM - A tower foundation system for supporting a tower includes a base that defines an open receptacle for receiving a ballast material. The system also includes a cross-member that extends within the open receptacle between opposing sides of the base. Additionally, the system includes a tower coupler that is coupled to the cross-member. The tower coupler is configured to couple a tower to the cross-member | 2014-03-06 |
20140059958 | STRUCTURAL ISOTHERMAL CONSTRUCTION SIP PANEL AND METHODS - A structural isothermal construction SIP panel comprising a board made of insulating material with two cement-based boards attached to said board made of insulating material per each one of its faces. The insulating board has in each of its sides a “C” type galvanized metal profile, that is embedded in the insulating board and the cement-based boards are attached to the insulating board and are placed overlapped opposite to each other with respect to their longitudinal axis, the overlapped bonding of the cement-based boards with the insulating board creates a protruding area which has a width equal to the width of the galvanized metal profile the bonding between two panels is made using screws. Two manufacturing methods and a bonding method are also provided. | 2014-03-06 |
20140059959 | Composite Pre-Formed Building Panels - A composite building panel including a central body, substantially parallelepipedic in shape, comprised of an expanded polymer matrix, having a first surface and an opposing second surface; and one or more structural reinforcing elements longitudinally extending across the central body between said opposite faces, having a first side portion embedded in the expanded polymer matrix, and a second side portion extending away from the first surface of the central body and one or more expansion holes located in the reinforcing member between the first side portion of the reinforcing member and the first surface of the central body. The central body includes a polymer matrix that expands through the expansion holes. | 2014-03-06 |
20140059960 | Building Panel - A building panel including a magnesium oxide board having a front surface and back surface, wherein the front surface of the magnesium oxide board displays a pattern of cuts, wherein the front surface of said magnesium oxide board is covered by an acrylic paint and sand mixture, wherein the pattern of cuts are grouted, wherein the first end of said magnesium oxide board includes at least one male engaging member and the second end includes at least one female recess. A method of making a faux brick building panel and a faux rock building panel are also disclosed. | 2014-03-06 |
20140059961 | PREFABRICATED THERMAL INSULATING COMPOSITE PANEL, ASSEMBLY THEREOF, MOULDED PANEL AND CONCRETE SLAB COMPRISING SAME, METHOD AND MOULD PROFILE FOR PREFABRICATING SAME - Disclosed are a prefabricated thermal insulating composite panel ( | 2014-03-06 |
20140059962 | STACKING MASONRY BLOCK SYSTEM WITH TRANSITION BLOCK AND UTILITY GROOVE RUNNING THERETHROUGH - A masonry block system that employs blocks with unique surfaces, top, bottom, and transition, and a locking starter rail for placement below the block wall. The surfaces of the block and the shape of the starter rail are configured so as to lock together, providing a wall system. The system can either be mortarless wherein grout-like material is placed within the blocks to provide a monolithic system. A method of making and installing and various parts, such as the starter rail and block are also disclosed. | 2014-03-06 |
20140059963 | INSULATED SHEATHING AND METHOD - An insulated sheathing for use in construction is provided. The insulated sheathing comprises a sheathing having a first surface, second surface, and edges; and a backing attached to the first surface of the sheathing. The sheathing is at least one of plywood, OSB, drywall, fiberglass, concrete board, metal, and plastic. The backing may have an insulation medium, which may be at least one of polyurethane, polystyrene, and fiberglass. Methods of using the insulated sheathing in constructing sections of a building are also provided. | 2014-03-06 |
20140059964 | CRACK-RESISTANT MEMBER, A METHOD OF PREVENTING CRACK PROPAGATION, AND A METHOD OF ASSEMBLING A TOWER - A crack-resistant member for preventing crack propagation, a method of preventing crack propagation, and method of assembly a tower are provided. The crack-resistant member includes at least one insert attached to at least one removed portion at a predetermined location along a girth weld and adjacent a heat affected zone of the tower. The at least one insert is positioned perpendicular to a weld direction and intersecting the girth weld. The at least one insert prevents crack propagation in the girth weld of the tower. | 2014-03-06 |
20140059965 | Double Locking Mortarless Block - The invention is to make a rectangular block that will be used in a construction system based on the combined use of a double locking mortar-less block designed that locks together. The double locking mortar-less block of rectangular configuration with two end cavities of equal size and ears on the middle web. Each ear is the same dimension as the grooves in the internal faces of the end and sidewalls of each cavity. Each groove being positioned, shaped and dimensioned so that an ear and groove of adjacent blocks can be interlocked. The contour face of the block is contoured along axes perpendicular to the top and bottom faces of the block and the block face has protruding and receding portions. The respective protruding and receding portions interlock so that the block is adapted to form a rigid structure. | 2014-03-06 |
20140059966 | BUILDING PANEL WITH A MECHANICAL LOCKING SYSTEM - Building panels | 2014-03-06 |
20140059967 | REINFORCING ASSEMBLY HAVING WORKING MEMBERS WITH NON-PLANAR TIPS - A reinforcing assembly includes multiple spaced-apart, longitudinally-extending support bars. The reinforcing assembly also includes multiple working members each independently connected to the support bars. The working members are oriented diagonally with respect to a longitudinal axis extending along the support bars. Each working member includes (i) upwardly-extending sides defining a plane and (ii) an end portion spaced apart from the support bars. At least part of the end portion is non-planar with the upwardly-extending sides. For example, the end portion of each working member could extend away from the support bars and be substantially perpendicular to the support bars. | 2014-03-06 |
20140059968 | Apparatus to Tie Forms to Existing Structures - An apparatus to tie concrete or masonry forms to existing concrete, block, or masonry structures, comprising an elongate, generally cylindrical bar. Said bar comprises, at one end, a means for anchoring the apparatus into an existing structure, at the other end, a means for coupling said apparatus to a form, and, connecting the ends to each other, a shank. | 2014-03-06 |
20140059969 | CORNER FLASHING SYSTEM - A corner flashing system is provided for sealing the corners of recessed window frames against moisture penetration. In a preferred embodiment, the system comprises first and second double-flap members, a half-cube member, and caulking. The first and second double-flap members, and the half-cube member are preferably made of asphalt or petroleum based material. In another preferred embodiment, the system comprises one double-flap member, a modified half-cube member, and caulking. In another preferred embodiment, the system comprises a single member that combines a double-flap member and a half-cube member, and caulking. In another preferred embodiment, the system comprises a combination member, a double-flap member, and caulking. | 2014-03-06 |
20140059970 | METHOD FOR PROVIDING A FIRE SAFE PENETRATION IN BUILDING ELEMENT - The invention relates to a method for providing a fire safe penetration in a building element, especially in a ceiling, floor or in a lightweight wall comprising a framework of profile elements and at least one outer covering being fixed to said profile elements. For providing a fire safe penetration in a building element, for example a lightweight building wall, in such a manner that the building element or insert can be easily manufactured and installed while guaranteeing the high requirements of flame and smoke resistance of such a building element or the insert, the invention proposes the following consecutive steps:
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20140059971 | THERMAL INSULATION MATERIALS - The present invention relates to thermal insulation materials made of hollow oxide particles. Use of hollow oxide particles having an overall thermal conductivity of less than 0.026 W/(mK) is for example suitable for the building sector or other areas where thermal insulation is required. | 2014-03-06 |
20140059972 | SPACER FOR RETAINING CLADDING ELEMENT ON STRUCTURAL BUILDING ELEMENT - A spacer for retaining a cladding element on a building element in a spaced apart relationship has a constant cross-section in its longitudinal direction. The spacer is an at least substantially hollow structure having at least one external wall enclosing an interior space. At least one fastener insertion path extends through the interior space. The fastener insertion path is capable of holding a fastener disposed therein prior to mounting the spacer and cladding element on the building element. The spacer preferably comprises planar surfaces on opposite sides thereof that are configured to abut the cladding element and the building element, respectively. | 2014-03-06 |
20140059973 | FRONT ADJUSTABLE WALL PANEL MOUNTING DEVICE - A front adjustable wall panel mounting device that is adjustable from the front of a wall is disclosed. The front adjustable wall panel mounting device has a fixed channel configured to be coupled with a wall frame and a moving channel configured to be coupled with wall panel mounting hardware. The fixed channel and the moving channel are configured to be nested together. The tilt of the wall panel is adjusted by turning first or second adjustment bolts. The depth of the wall panel can be adjusted by turning both the first and second adjustment bolts in the same direction, by the same amount. The vertical height of the wall panel can be adjusted by turning the third adjustment bolt. A thin wrench can be inserted into the wall panel gap, engage and turn the adjustment bolt. | 2014-03-06 |
20140059974 | Polymer Composite Beam with In-Molded Flange Inserts - A solid molded polymer composite beam is described that includes at least a first flange; a second flange; at least one web extending between the two flanges wherein the first and second flanges are configured normal to the at least one web; the first flange and the second flange each contains an in-molded rigid insert in the plane of the flanges normal to the at least one web. The method of manufacture and insertion of the in-molded rigid inserts is also described. | 2014-03-06 |
20140059975 | Reinforcement for Reinforced Concrete and Methods for Manufacturing Thereof - Disclosed a reinforcement structure for reinforced concrete and methods for manufacturing thereof. In one aspect, the reinforcement structure includes a rod comprising a spiral strip having a pitch between 1.0 and 10.0 times a width of the strip and a ratio of thickness of the strip to the width of the strip in a range of 1:4 to 1:10. The surface of the spiral strip may be entirely or partially corrugated with ribs of arbitrary shape and having height in a range of 0.05% to 0.30% of the thickness of the strip. In another aspect, method for manufacturing a reinforcement structure comprises flattening a wire rod into a flat strip, corrugating it with ribs, and twisting the ribbed strip into a spiral of the specified pitch. | 2014-03-06 |
20140059976 | Coordinated Soft-Touch Case Packer - Disclosed is a product case packing system with a gripping head assembly and a packaging grid assembly linked by a coordination arm that synchronizes the delivery of the product to be packaged and with the positioning of the grid assembly into the packaging container. The system includes a gripper head assembly extension control module, capable of controlling multiple travel distances of the gripper head assembly in a single packing cycle, a product assembly detection module, and a packaging release control element for subtle separation of individual packed containers. | 2014-03-06 |
20140059977 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PRODUCING A PACKAGE FOR SMOKING ARTICLES - In the method for producing a package for bar-shaped smoking articles that has at least one outer layer intended to receive the bar-shaped smoking articles and to hold the package together, a foil strip that is suitable for the outer layer and is taken from a reel is embossed and/or provided with creasing breaks online in time with the work cadence (P) of the packaging machine and subsequently cut to size. The resulting blank is then folded around the bar-shaped smoking articles in the packaging machine. On one hand, this method allows packaging the cigarettes directly in the outer wrapper without an innerliner, and on the other hand, to strongly rationalize and simplify the entire packaging process and to apply a large variety of signs of all kinds that are perceptible visually, tactually, acoustically or by olfaction. | 2014-03-06 |
20140059978 | PACKAGES AND METHODS FOR STORING AND TRANSPORTING PERISHABLE FOODS - Provided is a unitized packaging system and individual packaging elements for storing and transporting food in a controlled atmosphere. Also provided are the methods of storing and transporting food in a controlled atmosphere. | 2014-03-06 |
20140059979 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR A TOWED VESSEL SUITABLE FOR TRANSPORTING LIQUIDS - A towed vessel suitable for containing and transporting various liquids is disclosed. The vessel further comprises various features useful in the transportation, navigation, and storage of the towable vessel, both when in use for transporting fluids and when transported in an emptied state. Such features include navigational and positioning devices and methods, power supply devices and methods, and means for filling, inflating, emptying, and deflating a non-rigid, towed vessel. Aspects of embodiments of the present invention further include features useful for purifying or preserving the purity of the fluid to be transported. | 2014-03-06 |
20140059980 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ENHANCED DISTRIBUTION OF PHARMACEUTICALS IN LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES - A system and related methods of enhanced distribution of pharmaceuticals in long-term care facilities are provided. An embodiment of a system includes one or more pharmaceutical storage and electronic dispensing machines each positioned in a long-term care facility remote from a long-term care facility pharmacy group management server and in communication therewith, and long-term care facility pharmacy management computer programs associated with the long-term care facility pharmacy group management server to enhance use of the one or more of pharmaceutical storage and electronic dispensing machines The long-term care facility management computer programs include a patient prescription receiver and a medication dispensing apparatus administrator and are configured and operable to transmit dispensing instructions to the one or more pharmaceutical storage and electronic dispensing machines when no drug conflicts exist to thereby initiate packaging and dispensing of one or more disposable patient dosing packages. | 2014-03-06 |
20140059981 | APPARATUS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USING HANDHELD MEASUREMENT DEVICES TO CREATE ON-DEMAND PACKAGING - Methods, apparatus, assemblies, and systems relate to producing on-demand packaging. For example, packaging can be automatically produced on-demand and be sized and configured for use with a customized set of items and/or a customized arrangement of items. In one aspect, one or more items are arranged. The one or more items are then measured using a measurement device. The measurement device includes, in some aspects, a bracket that engages the arranged one or more items. The bracket may, in some embodiments, elevate a measurement component relative to the arranged one or more items so as to provide clear line of sight unobstructed by the arranged one or more items. Measurements in three dimensions may be obtained and used to create a custom, on-demand package. | 2014-03-06 |
20140059982 | APPARATUS FOR BACKWASHING FILTER - The reliability of backwashing valves constituted of first backwashing valves and second backwashing valves is ensured. A first backwashing valve (backwashing-gas rear valve) ( | 2014-03-06 |
20140059983 | DUST SEPARATOR - A dust separator includes: a partitioner mounted in a shell and including an upper cup part; and a multi-cone unit supported on the upper cup part and including a plurality of cones, each of which has an upper end portion formed with a tangent channel-forming notch and having a circumferentially-extending segment and a tangentially-extending segment. The circumferentially-extending segment has an end face disposed at one side of the tangent channel-forming notch. The tangentially-extending segment has an inner face that confines the other side of the tangent channel-forming notch. The tangentially-extending segment of each of the cones sidewisely joins an end section of the circumferentially-extending segment of an adjacent one of the cones. | 2014-03-06 |
20140059984 | FILTER DEVICE FOR GAS - There is provided a filter device for gas including: a cylindrical filter case formed to be airtight; a hollow filter which is formed with an opening in a bottom part thereof, a top part of which is obstructed, and which is placed inside the filter case in such a manner that a central axis thereof substantially aligns with a central axis of the filter case; and a flow controlling plate which is attached roundly between an outlet in the top part of the filter case and the top part of the hollow filter on an inner peripheral wall of the filter case, wherein gas introduced through an inlet in a bottom part of the filter case is introduced into a hollow part of the hollow filter, and also passes through a space between an outer periphery of the hollow filter and the inner peripheral wall of the filter case, and then is discharged through the outlet. | 2014-03-06 |
20140059985 | Inertial Gas-Liquid Separator and Porous Collection Substrate for Use in Inertial Gas-Liquid Separator - A gas-liquid separator has a housing having an inlet for receiving a gas-liquid stream and an outlet for discharging a gas stream. A nozzle structure in the housing has a plurality of nozzles that receive the gas-liquid stream and accelerate the gas-liquid stream therethrough to create a plurality of gas-liquid jets. An inertial collector in the housing causes a sharp directional change of the gas-liquid jets, causing separation of liquid particles from the gas-liquid stream to produce the gas stream. The inertial collector has a porous collection substrate. According to the present disclosure, at least one of the following three conditions is met: (a) the porous collection substrate comprises fibers of small diameter and has low packing density: (b) the porous collection substrate comprises oleophobic fibers; and (c) the nozzle structure and the inertial collector are configured to allow for full expansion of the plurality of gas-liquid jets. | 2014-03-06 |
20140059986 | Filter Arrangement and Method for Producing a Filter Receptacle - A filter arrangement has a filter receptacle and a round filter element arranged in the filter receptacle. The filter receptacle has a substantially cylindrical housing part with a cylindrical wall. An inflow opening is arranged in the cylindrical wall. An inflow socket is connected to the inflow opening and adapted to couple a fluid supply line. An axial outflow opening is connected to the cylindrical housing part. The inflow socket has a flow cross-section that widens in a flow direction into an interior of the cylindrical housing part. | 2014-03-06 |
20140059987 | PLUGGED HONEYCOMB STRUCTURE - A plugged honeycomb structure including a honeycomb structure body, outflow side plugged portions, and inflow side plugged portions. A shape of cells in a cross section is a hexagonal shape. Among six corner portions of each of the hexagonal cells, the corner portion between two partition walls at least one of which is the partition wall separating inflow cells or outflow cells from each other is a specific corner portion, and the corner portion between the two partition walls each of which is the partition wall separating the inflow cell and the outflow cell is an unspecific corner portion. At least one of the specific corner portions is provided with a reinforcing portion so that a shape of the specific corner portion is rounded, and the unspecific corner portions are not provided with the reinforcing portions. | 2014-03-06 |
20140059988 | Harvesting machine having crop feed regulation - A self-propelled harvesting machine includes an intake assembly configured to pick up crop from a field and conveying the crop, a processing assembly for receiving the conveyed by the intake assembly, means for estimating the crop throughput of the intake assembly and a ground drive. The forward speed (V) of the ground drive and a drive speed (C) of the intake assembly can vary depending on the crop throughput. | 2014-03-06 |
20140059989 | RIDING LAWN MOWER - A riding lawnmower includes left and right wheels, at least one caster wheel, a lawnmower blade or reel, and a control section. The left and right wheels are independently driven by electric rotary machines to travel. The lawnmower blade or reel is driven for mowing. The control section, in response to turn instruction input by a turn operator, controls the left and right wheels according to preset standard setting conditions, or according to deceleration setting conditions which differ from the standard setting conditions, under which at least one of a vehicle movement speed and vehicle turning speed is decelerated more than under standard setting conditions. The riding lawnmower includes a section designating either standard setting conditions or deceleration setting conditions. In a riding lawnmower, left and right wheels are caused to turn around a turn center position corresponding to a turn instruction according to designated setting conditions. | 2014-03-06 |
20140059990 | Work Vehicle with a Mower Unit - A work vehicle includes wheels and a mower unit that are driven by power from an engine, and a mower driving detecting section for detecting power transmission condition to the mower unit. An isochronous controlling section controls the engine in an isochronous control mode for maintaining an engine rotational speed at a predetermined fixed value, independently of an engine load. A droop controlling section controls the engine in a droop control mode for varying the engine rotational speed in dependence on the engine load. If power is transmitted to the mower unit, the isochronous control mode is selected. | 2014-03-06 |
20140059991 | Side Mower Attachment - The invention provides a hitch-mounted side mower attachment including an integral hydraulic system and adjustable angle mower deck for a tractor to facilitate mowing angled ground terrain, such as the side of hills, ditches, and/or other declining and/or inclining embankments not easily reached by conventional mowers. | 2014-03-06 |
20140059992 | Two-Stage Harvesting System - A two-stage harvesting system including a first stage harvesting apparatus and a second stage harvesting apparatus. The first stage harvesting apparatus takes a first crop portion from an agricultural crop leaving a second crop portion in a field. The second stage harvesting apparatus takes the second crop portion. The first stage harvesting apparatus and the second stage harvesting apparatus are connected together. | 2014-03-06 |
20140059993 | MOISTENER COLUMN DOOR COMPRESSION STRUCTURE FOR COTTON HARVESTER ROW UNIT - A row unit for a cotton harvester is disclosed. The cotton harvester is adapted for forward movement through a field to harvest cotton planted in rows in the field. The row unit includes a unit housing defining a row receiving area and a cotton exiting area. A moistener column door is pivotally coupled to the unit housing. A compression structure is coupled to the unit housing and configured to exert a pre-load on the moistener column door, placing the moistener column door in a closed position. The compression structure is configured to yield to a cotton plug pressure that exceeds the pre-load, which pivots the moistener column door to an open position. When the pre-load exceeds the cotton plug pressure, the compression structure is configured to return the moistener column door to the closed position. | 2014-03-06 |
20140059994 | Attachment Device for Harvesting Stalky Stem Material - The invention relates to an attachment device ( | 2014-03-06 |
20140059995 | Draper Support of a Crop Harvesting Header - A crop harvesting header with a cutter bar and a draper assembly has a draper driven by a drive roller at one end and an idler roller at the other end. The draper is carried on a plurality of support rollers parallel to the first and second rollers for supporting the upper run of the draper at spaced positions therealong. The draper includes a front edge of the upper run of the draper arranged at a position adjacent to but spaced from the cutter bar and there is provided an integral extruded sealing member extending along the cutter bar defining a first stiffer portion attached to the cutter bar and a second flexible blade portion which extends rearwardly from the first portion at the cutter bar to lie over and in contact with a bead along a front edge portion of the draper. | 2014-03-06 |
20140059996 | CROP HARVESTING HEADER WITH SEALING MEMBER BETWEEN DRAPER AND CUTTER BAR - A crop harvesting header with a cutter bar and a draper assembly has a draper which includes a front edge of the upper run of the draper arranged at a position adjacent to but spaced from the cutter bar and there is provided a sealing member extending along the cutter bar. The sealing member is co-extruded to form a constant cross-sectional shape along the full length and to define a first portion of a stiffer plastics material attached to the cutter bar and a second blade portion of a more flexible plastics material which extends rearwardly from the first portion at the cutter bar to lie over and in contact with a bead along a front edge portion of the draper. | 2014-03-06 |
20140059997 | Reel Mower Grass Catcher Carrier - A reel mower grass catcher carrier includes a bail having side rods under the left and right sides of a grass catcher, a front link having an inverted U-shape and having connected to the left and right side rods and a central portion extending forwardly in front of the grass catcher, and a hanger extending forwardly over the grass catcher and connected to the central portion of the front link. The grass catcher can be installed or removed from the side of the carrier while the bail, front link and hanger stay connected together. | 2014-03-06 |
20140059998 | EXTERNALLY ADJUSTABLE BAGGING ATTACHMENT - A riding lawn care vehicle may include a rear discharge and a bagging attachment. The rear discharge may be disposed at a rear of the riding lawn care vehicle. The bagging attachment may be configured to attach to the rear of the riding lawn care vehicle to receive debris discharged via the rear discharge. The bagging attachment may include an adjustable member that is accessible by an operator external to the bagging attachment to enable adjustment of a pivot point of the bagging attachment relative to the rear of the riding lawn care vehicle. | 2014-03-06 |
20140059999 | RAKE ASSEMBLY WITH INTEGRAL DEBRIS COLLECTOR - The present invention includes a rectangular base plate having a forward end, a rearward end, an upper surface, and having a set of teeth extending horizontally from the forward end of the plate. The teeth rake debris from lawn onto the upper surface of the plate. A handle having a U-shaped yoke is pivotally attached at the sides of the forward end of the plate and extend upwardly from the plate, forming an opening for receiving the debris that is raked onto the plate. A flexible collection bag having an open front end and an enclosed rear end is positioned on the plate. The front end of the bag is secured around the opening formed by the plate and the yoke of the handle, for collecting the debris that is received through the opening. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060000 | GAS TURBINE ENGINE WITH RADIAL DIFFUSER AND SHORTENED MID SECTION - An industrial gas turbine engine ( | 2014-03-06 |
20140060001 | GAS TURBINE ENGINE WITH SHORTENED MID SECTION - An industrial gas turbine engine ( | 2014-03-06 |
20140060002 | REGENERATIVE TURBINE FOR POWER GENERATION SYSTEM - Disclosed is a power generation system and method. The system includes a combustor, and a turbine driven by products of the combustor. The turbine includes at least one disk supporting a plurality of airfoils, and the airfoils each have an internal passage formed therein. The system further includes a passage for routing a coolant within the system. A portion of the passage is provided by the internal passages of the airfoils, and another portion of the passage is provided between the airfoils and the combustor. The system also includes a generator driven by the turbine to generate electric power. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060003 | TURBOMACHINE HAVING A FLOW MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MONITORING FLOW IN A TURBOMACHINE - A turbomachine includes a turbine portion having a housing enclosing one or more turbine stages. Each of the one or more turbine stages includes a plurality of turbine buckets. The plurality of turbine buckets include an upstream portion and a downstream portion. A first sensor is mounted in the turbine portion at the upstream portion of plurality of turbine buckets and a second sensor is mounted in the turbine portion at the downstream portion of the plurality of turbine buckets. A controller is operatively coupled to the first and second sensors. The controller is configured and disposed to detect a change in flow between the upstream portion and the downstream portion and signal an alarm if the change in flow falls below a predetermined threshold value. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060004 | TILTROTOR VECTORED EXHAUST SYSTEM - The exhaust system is located on each nacelle of a tiltrotor aircraft. The exhaust system includes a vector nozzle that is selectively rotatable in relation to each nacelle in order to achieve certain performance objectives. The vector nozzle can be oriented to provide maximum flight performance, reduce infrared (IR) signature, or even to reduce/prevent ground heating. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060005 | MAGNETIC ADVANCED GENERATION JET ELECTRIC TURBINE - Supersonic Magnetic Advanced Generation Jet Electric Turbine (S-MAGJET) described herein, and a subsonic derivative, MAGJET, integrate a gas power turbine, superconducting electric power and propulsion generation, and magnetic power flux field systems along with an ion plasma annular injection combustor which utilizes alternative petroleum-based fuel and combustion cycles to create a hybrid turbine turbomachine for aerospace propulsion. The propulsion unit is able to achieve a dramatic increase in horsepower, combustion and propulsion efficiency, and weight reduction. In addition, the turbomachinery structures may be disposed within an exoskeleton architecture that achieves an increase in thrust to weight ratio with a concomitant increase in fuel efficiency and power generation. The engine continuously adjusts the temperature, pressure and mass airflow requirements using an electromagnetic power management system architecture. Engine performance may be controlled across the entire desired flight envelope, whether subsonic, transonic or supersonic flight conditions. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060006 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR OPERATING AN ENGINE TURBOCHARGER - A system and method for operating an engine turbocharger is described. In one example, the turbocharger is rotated in different directions in response to operating conditions. The system and method may reduce engine emissions. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060007 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR ONBOARD PERFORMANCE MONITORING OF OXIDATION CATALYST - An exhaust treatment system is disclosed that can diagnose the performance of an exhaust treatment oxidation catalyst in converting NO to NO | 2014-03-06 |
20140060008 | Method for Operating a Motor Vehicle Internal Combustion Engine with an Exhaust Particle Filter - A method for operating a motor vehicle internal combustion engine with an exhaust system branch in which a wall-flow exhaust particle filter is arranged. An amount of ash and an amount of soot accumulated in the exhaust particle filter are continuously determined. An ash increase value characterizing an increase in the amount of ash is determined and if pre-set conditions are present, the operation of the internal combustion engine is changed over to a special operating mode for performing an ash detachment and transportation operation, in which operating variables of the internal combustion engine are set such that, on the exhaust entry side in the exhaust particle filter, a pre-settable minimum exhaust flow speed results at which detachment of ash attached to the channel walls of the exhaust particle filter and transportation of detached ash in the direction of the respective inlet channel end is made possible. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060009 | SECONDARY AIR INTRODUCTION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SYSTEM OPERATION - A vehicle system operation method is provided. The method comprises, during a first operating condition, increasing back pressure in a first exhaust conduit positioned upstream of a turbine and downstream of a first emission control device and during a second operating condition, reducing back pressure in the first exhaust conduit and flowing boosted air from downstream of a compressor into a second exhaust conduit positioned upstream of a second emission control device and downstream of the turbine. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060010 | METHOD FOR THE REGENERATION OF A CARBON PARTICULATE FILTER - Method for the regeneration of a carbon particulate filter | 2014-03-06 |
20140060011 | METHOD, SYSTEM, AND DEVICE FOR DECONTAMINATING POLLUTED COMBUSTION GAS USING VOLCANIC ROCK - The present disclosure encompasses methods and systems for decontaminating polluted gas using heated volcanic rock. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060012 | DETERIORATION DIAGNOSIS DEVICE FOR OXIDATION CATALYST - A deterioration diagnosis device for an oxidation catalyst includes: a multi-gas sensor disposed in an exhaust passage downstream of an oxidation catalyst, the multi-gas sensor including a NO | 2014-03-06 |
20140060013 | CYCLE PISTON ENGINE POWER SYSTEM - Disclosed is a cycle piston engine power system in which a compression ignition or spark ignition reciprocating piston engine is made non-emissive via a semi-closed cycle, in a manner which produces saleable CO | 2014-03-06 |
20140060014 | ELECTRICALLY HEATED CATALYST DEVICE HAVING A VARIABLE RESISTANCE MONOLITH - An exhaust gas treatment system for an internal combustion engine is provided and includes an exhaust gas conduit, a generator, an electrically heated catalyst (“EHC”) device, and a control module. The exhaust gas conduit is in fluid communication with, and is configured to receive an exhaust gas from the internal combustion engine. The generator operates at a generator speed to produce electrical power. The EHC device is in fluid communication with the exhaust gas conduit. The EHC device includes a monolith structure that is divided into a plurality of segments that define discrete resistive paths. The resistive paths are selectively connected to the generator for receiving electrical power. The control module is in communication with the EHC device, the generator, and the internal combustion engine. The control module includes control logic for determining the generator speed. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060015 | FLUID DELIVERY APPARATUS WITH FLOW RATE SENSING MEANS - A fluid delivery apparatus with a flow sensing means for delivering a first fluid into a second fluid. In a fluid delivery apparatus using a common rail method, which produces a pulsated flow, the flow sensing means generates sensing signals indicative of the flow rate and the temperature of the second fluid, the delivery rate of the first fluid, and the evaporating rate of the first fluid, while in a fluid delivery apparatus using a pump metering method, the flow sensing means is able to provide a sensing signal indicative of the delivery rate of the first fluid. The sensing signals can be used in a feedback control for controlling delivery rate, in limiting delivery rate according to the evaporation capability of the first fluid, and in a diagnostic system detecting failures and abnormalities in the fluid delivery apparatus. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060016 | EXHAUST GAS PURIFICATION CONTROL DEVICE FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE - An exhaust gas purification control device for an internal combustion engine is provided with: a detection unit for detecting an air-fuel ratio or rich/lean state of exhaust gas that flows out of a first catalyst disposed at upstream side; estimating unit for estimating the oxygen adsorption amount on the first catalyst and a second catalyst; and an enrichment control unit for enriching or set the degree of richness temporarily by varying the degree of richness of injected fuel when the amount of the oxygen adsorption on the first catalyst and the second catalyst is estimated to be equal to or greater than a predetermined value. The enrichment control unit sets the degree of richness of the injected fuel to a first degree of richness that is greater than stoichiometry from the start of the enrichment process, and maintains the first degree of richness even after the output of the detection unit has reached a stoichiometric air-fuel ratio or rich/lean value. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060017 | MULTI-ORIFICE BYPASS FOR A HYDRAULIC MOTOR ASSEMBLY - Apparatuses and systems that use a variable displacement motor-pump (VDMP) to control the position of a hose of an aerial refueling system are disclosed. At VDMP displacements greater than required to hold a position of the hose, the VDMP operates in a motor mode to retract the hose. For lesser VDMP displacements, the VDMP operates in a pump mode to control extension of the hose. In accordance with some embodiments, a dual orifice conveys hydraulic fluid at varying rates depending upon the VDMP operational mode. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060018 | HYDRAULIC CONTROL SYSTEM - A hydraulic control system includes an implement movable to perform an excavation cycle having a plurality of segments, a variable displacement motor configured to swing the implement at a desired speed during the excavation cycle, and a pump configured to pressurize fluid directed to drive the motor. The system further includes an accumulator configured to selectively receive fluid discharged from the motor via a charge valve, and to discharge fluid to the motor via a discharge valve. The system includes a selector valve fluidly connected to the charge valve and the discharge valve. The system also includes a controller configured to vary displacement of the motor, resulting in the desired speed. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060019 | INTEGRATED HYDRAULIC SUPPLY PUMP - A hybrid electric drive system including a hydraulic power system for a hybrid powered vehicle which includes a transmission, and a combustion engine and an electric motor both mechanically coupled to the transmission to provide engine and/or motor drive power for the vehicle. A plurality of hydraulic circuits communicate with an electrically driven hydraulic pump. The hydraulic pump is configured to provide fluid circulation to the plurality of hydraulic circuits. The hydraulic circuits are each connected to the transmission and other corresponding vehicle components. An electrical power supply is configured to power the electrically driven hydraulic pump, and the electrical power supply is electrically communicating with a rechargeable high voltage (HV) battery system. The electrically driven hydraulic pump communicates with the plurality of hydraulic circuits to provide fluid pressure in the hydraulic circuits. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060020 | HYDRAULIC CONTROL SYSTEM HAVING OVER-PRESSURE PROTECTION - A hydraulic control system for a machine is disclosed. The hydraulic control system may have a tank, a pump configured to draw fluid from the tank and pressurize the fluid, an actuator, and a control valve configured to direct fluid from the pump to the actuator and from the actuator to the tank to move the actuator. The hydraulic system may also have a main relief valve movable away from a closed position to pass pressurized fluid to the tank when a pressure of the fluid directed to the actuator exceeds a first threshold pressure, and a controller in communication with the pump. The controller may be configured to selectively reduce a displacement of the pump after the main relief valve has moved away from the closed position when the pressure of the fluid directed to the actuator exceeds a second threshold pressure. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060021 | HYDRAULIC CONTROL SYSTEM HAVING SWING OSCILLATION DAMPENING - A hydraulic control system is disclosed. The hydraulic control system may have an input device to generate a first signal indicative of a desired swing motor movement, and a control valve configured to selectively pass fluid to the swing motor and drain from the swing motor to drive the swing motor based on the first signal. The hydraulic control system may also have a pressure sensor to generate a second signal indicative of a swing motor pressure, a speed sensor configured to a third signal indicative of a swing motor speed, and a controller configured to make a comparison of at least one of the swing motor speed and the swing motor pressure with a threshold speed and a threshold pressure, and open the control valve to drain fluid from the swing motor to the tank based on the comparison when the input device is in a neutral condition. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060022 | HYDRAULIC CONTROL SYSTEM HAVING SWING MOTOR ENERGY RECOVERY - A hydraulic control system is disclosed for use with a machine. The hydraulic control system may have a tank, a pump, a swing motor, and at least one control. The hydraulic control system may further have an accumulator configured to receive fluid from and supply fluid to the swing motor, a charge valve movable to allow fluid flow from the swing motor into the accumulator, and a discharge valve movable to allow fluid flow from the accumulator to the swing motor. The hydraulic control system may additionally have a controller in communication with the at least one control valve, the charge valve, and the discharge valve. The controller may be configured to detect an acceleration of the swing motor, selectively cause the discharge valve to assist the acceleration, and selectively move the charge valve to an open position to recover energy associated with pressure spikes occurring during the acceleration. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060023 | HYDRAULIC CONTROL SYSTEM HAVING SWING MOTOR ENERGY RECOVERY - A hydraulic control system is disclosed for use in a machine. The hydraulic control system may have a work tool, a motor configured to swing the work tool, a tank, a pump configured to draw fluid from the tank and pressurize the fluid, and a control valve operable to control fluid flow from the pump to the motor and from the motor to the tank via first and second chamber passages to affect motion of the motor. The hydraulic control system may also have an accumulator, and an accumulator circuit configured to selectively direct fluid discharged from the motor to the accumulator for storage and to direct stored fluid from the accumulator to the motor to assist the motor. The hydraulic control system may further have a selector valve configured to selectively connect a higher pressure one of the first and second chamber passages with the accumulator, and a single pressure relief valve disposed within the accumulator circuit and configured to relief pressure from opposing sides of the motor. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060024 | HYDRAULIC CONTROL SYSTEM HAVING SWING MOTOR RECOVERY - A hydraulic control system is disclosed for use with a machine. The hydraulic control system may have a tank, a pump, a swing motor, and at least one control valve configured to control fluid flow between the pump, the swing motor, and the tank. The hydraulic system may also have an accumulator configured to selectively receive pressurized fluid discharged from the swing motor and selectively supply pressurized fluid to the swing motor, at least one accumulator valve, and a controller. The controller may be configured to receive input indicative of a difference between desired and actual speeds of the swing motor, and determine if the swing motor is accelerating or decelerating based on the difference. The controller may also be configured to control the at least one accumulator valve to cause the accumulator to selectively receive or supply pressurized fluid only when the swing motor is accelerating or decelerating. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060025 | HYDRAULIC CONTROL SYSTEM HAVING ELECTRONIC FLOW LIMITING - A hydraulic control system is disclosed for use with a machine. The hydraulic control system may have a tank, a pump, an actuator, and a control valve configured to direct fluid from the pump to the actuator and from the actuator to the tank. The hydraulic control system may also have a pressure sensor to generate a first signal indicative of a pressure differential across the control valve, an operator input device to generate a second signal indicative of a desired movement of the actuator, and a controller. The controller may be configured to make a first determination of an opening amount of the control valve based on the second signal, and to make a second determination based on the first signal of whether the opening amount will result in overspeeding of the actuator. The controller may also be configured to reduce the opening amount based on the second determination. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060026 | WORK VEHICLE AND WORK VEHICLE CONTROL METHOD - A lock valve switching section switches a lock valve from a locked state to a released state when a lock member is switched from a locked position to a release position. An erroneous operation monitoring section maintains the lock valve in the released state when the pilot pressure is equal to or more than a predetermined pressure when elapsed time, which is from a point in time where the lock member is switched from the locked position to the release position, is equal to or more than the predetermined time. The erroneous operation monitoring section switches the lock valve to the locked state when the pilot pressure is equal to or more than the predetermined pressure when the elapsed time is less than the predetermined time. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060027 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REDUCING DEAD VOLUME IN COMPRESSED-GAS ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS - In various embodiments, dead space and associated coupling losses are reduced in energy storage and recovery systems employing compressed air. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060028 | Pumped-Storage Power Plant - A pumped storage power plant for a temporary reversible storage of energy, such as the energy available from wind power stations and/or photovoltaic systems that is fluctuating over time. The pumped storage power plant is designed as an underwater pumped storage power plant, wherein the ocean assumes the function of an upper storage basin and a pressure tank placed on the ocean floor serves as a lower storage basin. The storage of the electric energy takes place through pumping water out of the inside of the pressure tank against the hydrostatic water pressure on the ocean floor. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060029 | Electropneumatic Position Regulator - The invention relates to an electropneumatic position controller having a controllable valve group ( | 2014-03-06 |
20140060030 | HYDRAULIC ACCUMULATOR HEALTH MONITOR - A system and method to diagnose the operational health of a hydraulic accumulator are provided. The system can include a hydraulic accumulator selectively coupled to a hydraulic actuator, such as a swing motor. The accumulator can be charged by movement of the actuator. A pressure sensor can be associated with the accumulator to determine an accumulator pressure. A controller can be connected to the pressure sensor. The controller can determine a charge curve based on a relationship between an actuator operational parameter associated with the actuator movement and the accumulator pressure. The controller can compare the charge curve to a previously defined charge curve or range to determine an error between the charge curve and the previously defined charge curve or range. The degree of the error can be associated with the operational health of the accumulator, and if too large, the operator may be notified of the status. | 2014-03-06 |
20140060031 | HYDRAULIC CONTROL SYSTEM HAVING SWING ENERGY RECOVERY - A hydraulic control system for a machine is disclosed. The hydraulic control system may have a tank, a pump, and a fluid actuator. The hydraulic control system may further have an accumulator configured to selectively receive pressurized fluid discharged from the fluid actuator and selectively supply pressurized fluid to the fluid actuator. The hydraulic control system may also have a pressure sensor configured to generate a signal indicative of a pressure of the accumulator, a charge valve, a discharge valve, and a controller in communication with the control valve, the charge valve, and the discharge valve. The controller may be configured to detect stall of the fluid actuator, to make a comparison of the pressure of the accumulator with a threshold pressure, and to selectively move the charge valve to charge the accumulator or move the discharge valve to discharge the accumulator during the stall based on the comparison. | 2014-03-06 |